Sunset & Sunrise Today in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Jamaica Plain: sunrise 6:58 AM, sunset 6:00 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Jamaica Plain is at 6:02 PM and sunrise was at 6:57 AM, giving Jamaica Plain 11h 04m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Jamaica Plain at 12:30 PM.
Sitting at 42.31° latitude puts Jamaica Plain 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 2 minutes shorter and 46 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Jamaica Plain move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Jamaica Plain's golden hour, about 5:25 PM to 6:20 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:20 PM to 6:30 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Jamaica Plain is at 6:00 PM and sunrise at 6:58 AM — about 2m 45s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Jamaica Plain drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Jamaica Plain, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Jamaica Plain ranges from as early as 4:11 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:25 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 04m.
Moon in Jamaica Plain today
Sunset today: Jamaica Plain vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Plain | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m |
| Brookline | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m |
| Dorchester | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m |
| Fenway/Kenmore | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m |
| Mattapan | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m |
Jamaica Plain sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 04m
- Latest sunset 8:25 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:11 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:16 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Jamaica Plain (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 | 8:24 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 04m |
Jamaica Plain sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:58 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 45s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:59 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 44s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:01 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 44s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:02 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 44s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:03 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 42s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:04 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 42s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:05 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 42s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:07 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 40s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:08 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 40s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:09 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 39s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:10 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 38s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:11 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 37s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:13 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 29m | −2m 36s |
Twilight times in Jamaica Plain today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:23 AM | 7:35 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:56 AM | 7:03 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:28 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:39 AM | 7:34 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:25 PM | 6:20 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Jamaica Plain by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 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 03m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:14 PM | 15h 03m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 12m |
| August | 5:37 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:17 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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Jamaica Plain
What time is sunset in Jamaica Plain today?
Sunset in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts is at 6:02 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Jamaica Plain today?
Sunrise in Jamaica Plain is at 6:57 AM today, with 11h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Jamaica Plain tomorrow?
Sunrise in Jamaica Plain tomorrow is at 6:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:00 PM.
What time is sunset in Jamaica Plain tomorrow?
Sunset in Jamaica Plain tomorrow is at 6:00 PM.
How long is the day in Jamaica Plain today?
Jamaica Plain gets 11h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:57 AM and sunset at 6:02 PM.
When is golden hour in Jamaica Plain?
The evening golden hour in Jamaica Plain is about 5:25 PM to 6:20 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Jamaica Plain?
The evening blue hour in Jamaica Plain runs from about 6:20 PM to 6:30 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Jamaica Plain?
After sunset at 6:02 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Jamaica Plain at around 6:30 PM today.
When is solar noon in Jamaica Plain?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Jamaica Plain — is at 12:30 PM today.
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