Sunset & Sunrise Today in Brockton, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Brockton: sunrise 5:22 AM, sunset 8:17 PM.
In Brockton, Massachusetts, the sun rises at 5:21 AM and sets at 8:17 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 56m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Brockton, is at 12:50 PM.
Brockton lies at latitude 42.08°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 26 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Brockton move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Brockton's golden hour, about 7:37 PM to 8:38 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:38 PM to 8:51 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Brockton is at 8:17 PM and sunrise at 5:22 AM — about 1m 30s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Brockton drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Brockton right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Brockton ranges from as early as 4:11 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:23 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 14m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 05m.
Moon in Brockton today
Sunset today: Brockton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton | 5:21 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 56m |
| Quincy | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
| Dorchester | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
| South Boston | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
| Boston | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
Brockton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 14m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 05m
- Latest sunset 8:23 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:11 PM (around December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (around June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:15 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Brockton (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 | 5:08 AM | 8:23 PM | 15h 14m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 4:15 PM | 9h 05m |
Brockton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:21 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 56m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:22 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:23 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 32s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:24 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 35s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:25 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:26 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:27 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 43s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:27 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 46s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:28 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 48s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:29 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 51s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:30 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 53s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:31 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:32 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 58s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:33 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 33m | −2m 00s |
Twilight times in Brockton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:16 AM | 10:23 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:05 AM | 9:33 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:47 AM | 8:51 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:00 AM | 6:02 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:37 PM | 8:38 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Brockton.
Sunrise & sunset in Brockton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 10m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:42 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:13 PM | 15h 02m |
| July | 5:12 AM | 8:23 PM | 15h 11m |
| August | 5:37 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 24m |
| September | 6:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:12 PM | 9h 19m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Brockton.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Brockton
What time is sunset in Brockton today?
Sunset in Brockton, Massachusetts is at 8:17 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Brockton today?
Sunrise in Brockton is at 5:21 AM today, with 14h 56m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Brockton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Brockton tomorrow is at 5:22 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:17 PM.
What time is sunset in Brockton tomorrow?
Sunset in Brockton tomorrow is at 8:17 PM.
How long is the day in Brockton today?
Brockton gets 14h 56m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:21 AM and sunset at 8:17 PM.
When is golden hour in Brockton?
The evening golden hour in Brockton is about 7:37 PM to 8:38 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Brockton?
The evening blue hour in Brockton runs from about 8:38 PM to 8:51 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Brockton?
After sunset at 8:17 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Brockton at around 8:51 PM today.
When is solar noon in Brockton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Brockton — is at 12:50 PM today.
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