Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lynn, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lynn: sunrise 5:21 AM, sunset 8:18 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Lynn at 8:18 PM, having risen at 5:20 AM. That works out to 14h 58m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Lynn, is at 12:49 PM.
Lynn lies at latitude 42.47°, 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. Through summer, the sunset time in Lynn keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Lynn this evening is roughly 7:38 PM–8:39 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:39 PM to 8:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lynn is at 8:18 PM and sunrise at 5:21 AM — about 1m 31s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lynn drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Lynn right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lynn ranges from as early as 4:10 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:24 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 17m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 03m.
Moon in Lynn today
Sunset today: Lynn vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 5:20 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 58m |
| Boston | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
| Somerville | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m |
| Cambridge | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m |
| South Boston | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
Lynn sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 17m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 03m
- Latest sunset 8:24 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:10 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:06 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:16 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lynn (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:06 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 17m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 4:13 PM | 9h 03m |
Lynn sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:20 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 58m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 31s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:22 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 55m | −1m 33s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:22 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:23 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:24 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:25 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 45s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:26 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 48s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:27 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 50s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:28 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:29 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 55s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:30 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:31 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 37m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:32 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 35m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Lynn today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:12 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:03 AM | 9:35 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:46 AM | 8:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 4:59 AM | 6:00 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:38 PM | 8:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Lynn.
Sunrise & sunset in Lynn by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 07m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:14 PM | 15h 04m |
| July | 5:10 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 13m |
| August | 5:36 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 6:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:36 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:11 PM | 9h 17m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Lynn.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lynn
What time is sunset in Lynn today?
Sunset in Lynn, Massachusetts is at 8:18 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lynn today?
Sunrise in Lynn is at 5:20 AM today, with 14h 58m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lynn tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lynn tomorrow is at 5:21 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
What time is sunset in Lynn tomorrow?
Sunset in Lynn tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
How long is the day in Lynn today?
Lynn gets 14h 58m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:20 AM and sunset at 8:18 PM.
When is golden hour in Lynn?
The evening golden hour in Lynn is about 7:38 PM to 8:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lynn?
The evening blue hour in Lynn runs from about 8:39 PM to 8:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lynn?
After sunset at 8:18 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lynn at around 8:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lynn?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lynn — is at 12:49 PM today.
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