Sunset & Sunrise Today in Fall River, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Fall River: sunrise 5:24 AM, sunset 8:16 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Fall River at 8:17 PM, having risen at 5:23 AM. That works out to 14h 53m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Fall River at 12:50 PM.
Sitting at 41.70° latitude puts Fall River in the mid-latitudes — 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 25 seconds. This is summer in Fall River, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Fall River's golden hour, about 7:37 PM to 8:38 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:38 PM to 8:50 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Fall River is at 8:16 PM and sunrise at 5:24 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Fall River drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Fall River, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Fall River ranges from as early as 4:13 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:23 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 11m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 08m.
Moon in Fall River today
Sunset today: Fall River vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River | 5:23 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 53m |
| New Bedford | 5:22 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 53m |
| Warwick | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 53m |
| East Providence | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m |
| Cranston | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m |
Fall River sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 11m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 08m
- Latest sunset 8:23 PM (around June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:13 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:09 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:15 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Fall River (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:10 AM | 8:22 PM | 15h 11m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 4:16 PM | 9h 08m |
Fall River sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:23 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 53m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:24 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:25 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:26 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 34s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:26 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:27 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:28 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 42s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:29 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 44s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:30 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 47s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 49s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:32 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:33 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 54s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:34 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:35 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in Fall River today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:19 AM | 10:20 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:08 AM | 9:32 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:49 AM | 8:50 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:02 AM | 6:03 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 Fall River.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall River by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:41 AM | 7:42 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 5:14 AM | 8:22 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 22m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:38 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:14 PM | 9h 22m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Fall River.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Fall River
What time is sunset in Fall River today?
Sunset in Fall River, 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 Fall River today?
Sunrise in Fall River is at 5:23 AM today, with 14h 53m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Fall River tomorrow?
Sunrise in Fall River tomorrow is at 5:24 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:16 PM.
What time is sunset in Fall River tomorrow?
Sunset in Fall River tomorrow is at 8:16 PM.
How long is the day in Fall River today?
Fall River gets 14h 53m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:23 AM and sunset at 8:17 PM.
When is golden hour in Fall River?
The evening golden hour in Fall River is about 7:37 PM to 8:38 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Fall River?
The evening blue hour in Fall River runs from about 8:38 PM to 8:50 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Fall River?
After sunset at 8:17 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Fall River at around 8:50 PM today.
When is solar noon in Fall River?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Fall River — is at 12:50 PM today.
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