Sunset & Sunrise Today in South Portland, Maine
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in South Portland: sunrise 6:56 AM, sunset 5:55 PM.
South Portland, Maine sees the sun come up at 6:55 AM and go down at 5:57 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026 — 11h 01m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over South Portland, is at 12:26 PM.
Because South Portland is at 43.64° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 54 seconds. This is autumn in South Portland, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for South Portland's golden hour, about 5:19 PM to 6:15 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:15 PM to 6:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in South Portland is at 5:55 PM and sunrise at 6:56 AM — about 2m 53s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in South Portland drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in South Portland, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in South Portland ranges from as early as 4:03 PM (around December 6) to as late as 8:26 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 55m.
Moon in South Portland today
Sunset today: South Portland vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland | 6:55 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 01m |
| Portland | 6:55 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 01m |
| West Scarborough | 6:55 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 01m |
| Lewiston | 6:55 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 00m |
| East Concord | 7:00 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 02m |
South Portland sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 55m
- Latest sunset 8:26 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:03 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 4:59 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:15 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in South Portland (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 4:59 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:06 PM | 8h 55m |
South Portland sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:55 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 01m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:56 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 53s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:57 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 53s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:59 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 52s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:00 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 51s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:01 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 51s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:02 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 50s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:04 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 49s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:05 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 48s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:06 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 48s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:07 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 47s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:09 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 46s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:10 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 27m | −2m 45s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:11 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 25m | −2m 44s |
Twilight times in South Portland today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:19 AM | 7:32 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:52 AM | 6:59 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:26 AM | 6:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:37 AM | 7:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:19 PM | 6:15 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in South Portland by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:14 PM | 8h 59m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 54m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 11m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 09m |
| June | 5:02 AM | 8:15 PM | 15h 12m |
| July | 5:03 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 22m |
| August | 5:30 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 33m |
| September | 6:04 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 11m |
| October | 6:38 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:31 PM | 10h 14m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:05 PM | 9h 10m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for South Portland
What time is sunset in South Portland today?
Sunset in South Portland, Maine is at 5:57 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in South Portland today?
Sunrise in South Portland is at 6:55 AM today, with 11h 01m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in South Portland tomorrow?
Sunrise in South Portland tomorrow is at 6:56 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:55 PM.
What time is sunset in South Portland tomorrow?
Sunset in South Portland tomorrow is at 5:55 PM.
How long is the day in South Portland today?
South Portland gets 11h 01m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:55 AM and sunset at 5:57 PM.
When is golden hour in South Portland?
The evening golden hour in South Portland is about 5:19 PM to 6:15 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in South Portland?
The evening blue hour in South Portland runs from about 6:15 PM to 6:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in South Portland?
After sunset at 5:57 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in South Portland at around 6:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in South Portland?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over South Portland — is at 12:26 PM today.
Nearest cities to South Portland
- PortlandME
- West ScarboroughME
- LewistonME
- East ConcordNH
- ConcordNH
- HaverhillMA
- Derry VillageNH
- ManchesterNH
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