Sunset & Sunrise Today in Malden, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Malden: sunrise 6:01 AM, sunset 7:31 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Malden is at 7:32 PM and sunrise was at 6:00 AM, giving Malden 13h 32m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Malden falls at 12:47 PM.
Because Malden is at 42.43° (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 39 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Malden move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Malden's golden hour, about 6:55 PM to 7:51 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:51 PM to 8:02 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Malden is at 7:31 PM and sunrise at 6:01 AM — about 2m 39s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Malden drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Malden, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Malden ranges from as early as 4:11 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:25 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 17m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 03m.
Moon in Malden today
Sunset today: Malden vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden | 6:00 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m |
| Medford | 6:00 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m |
| Revere | 5:59 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m |
| Somerville | 6:00 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m |
| Cambridge | 6:00 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m |
Malden sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 17m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 03m
- Latest sunset 8:25 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:11 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:06 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:16 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Malden (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 | 5:07 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 17m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 4:14 PM | 9h 03m |
Malden sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:00 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 30m | −2m 39s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:02 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 27m | −2m 41s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:03 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 24m | −2m 41s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:04 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 21m | −2m 42s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:05 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 43s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:06 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 43s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:07 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 44s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:08 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 44s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 45s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:10 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 45s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:11 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 46s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 46s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:13 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 47s |
Twilight times in Malden today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:16 AM | 9:16 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:54 AM | 8:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:29 AM | 8:02 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:41 AM | 6:37 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:55 PM | 7:51 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Malden by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 07m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:14 PM | 15h 04m |
| July | 5:11 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 | 6:25 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:12 PM | 9h 17m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Malden
What time is sunset in Malden today?
Sunset in Malden, Massachusetts is at 7:32 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Malden today?
Sunrise in Malden is at 6:00 AM today, with 13h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Malden tomorrow?
Sunrise in Malden tomorrow is at 6:01 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:31 PM.
What time is sunset in Malden tomorrow?
Sunset in Malden tomorrow is at 7:31 PM.
How long is the day in Malden today?
Malden gets 13h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:00 AM and sunset at 7:32 PM.
When is golden hour in Malden?
The evening golden hour in Malden is about 6:55 PM to 7:51 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Malden?
The evening blue hour in Malden runs from about 7:51 PM to 8:02 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Malden?
After sunset at 7:32 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Malden at around 8:02 PM today.
When is solar noon in Malden?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Malden — is at 12:47 PM today.
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