Sunset & Sunrise Today in Boston, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Boston: sunrise 6:07 AM, sunset 7:21 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Boston is at 7:22 PM and sunrise was at 6:06 AM, giving Boston 13h 16m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Boston at 12:45 PM.
Because Boston is at 42.36° (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 43 seconds. This is summer in Boston, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Boston's golden hour, about 6:46 PM to 7:41 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:41 PM to 7:52 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Boston is at 7:21 PM and sunrise at 6:07 AM — about 2m 43s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Boston drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Boston, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Boston ranges from as early as 4:11 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:24 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 04m.
Moon in Boston today
Sunset today: Boston vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 6:06 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 16m |
| South Boston | 6:06 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 16m |
| Cambridge | 6:06 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 16m |
| Somerville | 6:06 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 16m |
| Everett | 6:06 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 16m |
Boston sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 04m
- Latest sunset 8:24 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:11 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:16 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Boston (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 16m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 4:14 PM | 9h 04m |
Boston sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:06 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 16m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:07 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 43s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:08 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 44s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 45s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:10 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 45s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:11 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 45s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 46s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:13 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 46s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:15 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 47s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:16 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 47s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:17 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 48s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:18 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 48s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:19 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 48s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:20 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 48s |
Twilight times in Boston today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:25 AM | 9:03 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:02 AM | 8:27 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:36 AM | 7:52 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:48 AM | 6:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:46 PM | 7:41 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Boston by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 08m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:14 PM | 15h 04m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 13m |
| August | 5:37 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 6:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:12 PM | 9h 18m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Boston
What time is sunset in Boston today?
Sunset in Boston, Massachusetts is at 7:22 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Boston today?
Sunrise in Boston is at 6:06 AM today, with 13h 16m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Boston tomorrow?
Sunrise in Boston tomorrow is at 6:07 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:21 PM.
What time is sunset in Boston tomorrow?
Sunset in Boston tomorrow is at 7:21 PM.
How long is the day in Boston today?
Boston gets 13h 16m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:06 AM and sunset at 7:22 PM.
When is golden hour in Boston?
The evening golden hour in Boston is about 6:46 PM to 7:41 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Boston?
The evening blue hour in Boston runs from about 7:41 PM to 7:52 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Boston?
After sunset at 7:22 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Boston at around 7:52 PM today.
When is solar noon in Boston?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Boston — is at 12:45 PM today.
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