Sunset & Sunrise Today in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Cambridge: sunrise 5:22 AM, sunset 8:18 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Cambridge at 8:19 PM, having risen at 5:21 AM. That works out to 14h 57m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Cambridge, is at 12:50 PM.
Cambridge lies at latitude 42.38°, 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 27 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Cambridge move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Cambridge runs from about 7:38 PM to 8:40 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:40 PM to 8:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Cambridge is at 8:18 PM and sunrise at 5:22 AM — about 1m 31s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Cambridge drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Cambridge right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Cambridge ranges from as early as 4:11 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:25 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 03m.
Moon in Cambridge today
Sunset today: Cambridge vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m |
| Somerville | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m |
| Boston | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
| South Boston | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
| Dorchester | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
Cambridge sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 03m
- Latest sunset 8:25 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:11 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:16 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Cambridge (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 | 6:32 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 4:14 PM | 9h 03m |
Cambridge sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:22 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 31s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:22 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 33s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:23 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:24 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:25 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:26 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 44s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:27 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 47s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:28 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 50s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:29 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:30 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 54s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:32 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:33 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 34m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Cambridge today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:14 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:04 AM | 9:35 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:47 AM | 8:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:00 AM | 6:01 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:38 PM | 8:40 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Cambridge.
Sunrise & sunset in Cambridge by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 08m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:10 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 | 7:18 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:18 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 in Cambridge.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Cambridge
What time is sunset in Cambridge today?
Sunset in Cambridge, Massachusetts is at 8:19 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Cambridge today?
Sunrise in Cambridge is at 5:21 AM today, with 14h 57m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Cambridge tomorrow?
Sunrise in Cambridge tomorrow is at 5:22 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
What time is sunset in Cambridge tomorrow?
Sunset in Cambridge tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
How long is the day in Cambridge today?
Cambridge gets 14h 57m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:21 AM and sunset at 8:19 PM.
When is golden hour in Cambridge?
The evening golden hour in Cambridge is about 7:38 PM to 8:40 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Cambridge?
The evening blue hour in Cambridge runs from about 8:40 PM to 8:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Cambridge?
After sunset at 8:19 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Cambridge at around 8:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Cambridge?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Cambridge — is at 12:50 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Cambridge
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Sunset card for Cambridge
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- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.