Sunset & Sunrise Today in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Holyoke: sunrise 7:04 AM, sunset 6:06 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Holyoke at 6:08 PM, having risen at 7:03 AM. That works out to 11h 04m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Holyoke falls at 12:36 PM.
Because Holyoke is at 42.20° (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 45 seconds. This is autumn in Holyoke, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Holyoke runs from about 5:31 PM to 6:26 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Holyoke 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 Holyoke drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Holyoke, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Holyoke ranges from as early as 4:17 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 15m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 05m.
Moon in Holyoke today
Sunset today: Holyoke vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
| North Chicopee | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
| Chicopee | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
| Springfield | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| Westfield | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
Holyoke sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 15m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 05m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:17 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:13 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Holyoke (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 | 8:30 PM | 15h 15m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 05m |
Holyoke 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 44s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:08 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 42s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:09 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 43s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:10 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 41s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:11 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 41s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:12 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 40s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:14 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 39s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:15 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 38s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:16 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 38s |
| 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 Holyoke 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 Holyoke by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 09m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:20 PM | 15h 03m |
| 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 19m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:19 PM | 9h 19m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Holyoke
What time is sunset in Holyoke today?
Sunset in Holyoke, 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 Holyoke today?
Sunrise in Holyoke is at 7:03 AM today, with 11h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Holyoke tomorrow?
Sunrise in Holyoke tomorrow is at 7:04 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Holyoke tomorrow?
Sunset in Holyoke tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
How long is the day in Holyoke today?
Holyoke gets 11h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:03 AM and sunset at 6:08 PM.
When is golden hour in Holyoke?
The evening golden hour in Holyoke is about 5:31 PM to 6:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Holyoke?
The evening blue hour in Holyoke runs from about 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Holyoke?
After sunset at 6:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Holyoke at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in Holyoke?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Holyoke — is at 12:36 PM today.
Nearest cities to Holyoke
- North ChicopeeMA
- ChicopeeMA
- SpringfieldMA
- WestfieldMA
- AmherstMA
- EnfieldCT
- East HartfordCT
- HartfordCT
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