Sunset & Sunrise Today in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Chicopee: sunrise 7:04 AM, sunset 6:06 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Chicopee at 6:08 PM, having risen at 7:03 AM. That works out to 11h 04m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Chicopee, is at 12:36 PM.
Chicopee lies at latitude 42.15°, 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 2 minutes shorter and 45 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Chicopee keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Chicopee's golden hour, about 5:31 PM to 6:26 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Chicopee is at 6:06 PM and sunrise at 7:04 AM — about 2m 44s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Chicopee drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Chicopee, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Chicopee ranges from as early as 4:18 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 15m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 05m.
Moon in Chicopee today
Sunset today: Chicopee vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
| North Chicopee | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
| Springfield | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| Holyoke | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
| Westfield | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
Chicopee sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 15m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 05m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:18 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:14 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Chicopee (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:14 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 15m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 05m |
Chicopee sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:04 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 44s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:05 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 44s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:06 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 43s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:08 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 42s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:09 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 42s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 41s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:11 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 40s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:12 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 40s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:13 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 39s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:15 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 38s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:16 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 37s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:17 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 36s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:18 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 35s |
Twilight times in Chicopee today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:29 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:34 AM | 6:37 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:45 AM | 7:40 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:31 PM | 6:26 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Chicopee by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 09m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:19 PM | 15h 02m |
| July | 5:18 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 11m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 25m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:19 PM | 9h 19m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Chicopee
What time is sunset in Chicopee today?
Sunset in Chicopee, Massachusetts is at 6:08 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Chicopee today?
Sunrise in Chicopee is at 7:03 AM today, with 11h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Chicopee tomorrow?
Sunrise in Chicopee tomorrow is at 7:04 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Chicopee tomorrow?
Sunset in Chicopee tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
How long is the day in Chicopee today?
Chicopee gets 11h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:03 AM and sunset at 6:08 PM.
When is golden hour in Chicopee?
The evening golden hour in Chicopee is about 5:31 PM to 6:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Chicopee?
The evening blue hour in Chicopee runs from about 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Chicopee?
After sunset at 6:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Chicopee at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in Chicopee?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Chicopee — is at 12:36 PM today.
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