Sunset & Sunrise Today in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in New Bedford: sunrise 6:57 AM, sunset 6:00 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in New Bedford is at 6:02 PM and sunrise was at 6:56 AM, giving New Bedford 11h 06m between first and last light. Local solar noon in New Bedford falls at 12:29 PM.
Because New Bedford is at 41.64° (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 42 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in New Bedford keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in New Bedford runs from about 5:25 PM to 6:19 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:19 PM to 6:30 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in New Bedford is at 6:00 PM and sunrise at 6:57 AM — about 2m 41s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in New Bedford drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in New Bedford, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in New Bedford ranges from as early as 4:13 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:21 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 11m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 08m.
Moon in New Bedford today
Sunset today: New Bedford vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 6:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 06m |
| Fall River | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 05m |
| Taunton | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 05m |
| Warwick | 6:58 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 05m |
| East Providence | 6:58 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 05m |
New Bedford sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 11m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 08m
- Latest sunset 8:21 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:13 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:09 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:14 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in New Bedford (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 | 5:09 AM | 8:21 PM | 15h 11m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 4:16 PM | 9h 08m |
New Bedford sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 06m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:57 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 41s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6:58 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 41s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6:59 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 40s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:00 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 39s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:01 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 39s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:02 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 38s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:04 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 38s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:05 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:06 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 36s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:07 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 35s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:08 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 34s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:09 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 34s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:11 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 32s |
Twilight times in New Bedford today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:23 AM | 7:34 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:55 AM | 7:02 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:27 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:38 AM | 7:32 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:25 PM | 6:19 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in New Bedford by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 13m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 6:18 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:41 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 5:13 AM | 8:21 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 5:38 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 22m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:40 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:15 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:13 PM | 9h 22m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for New Bedford
What time is sunset in New Bedford today?
Sunset in New Bedford, 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 New Bedford today?
Sunrise in New Bedford is at 6:56 AM today, with 11h 06m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in New Bedford tomorrow?
Sunrise in New Bedford tomorrow is at 6:57 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:00 PM.
What time is sunset in New Bedford tomorrow?
Sunset in New Bedford tomorrow is at 6:00 PM.
How long is the day in New Bedford today?
New Bedford gets 11h 06m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:56 AM and sunset at 6:02 PM.
When is golden hour in New Bedford?
The evening golden hour in New Bedford is about 5:25 PM to 6:19 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in New Bedford?
The evening blue hour in New Bedford runs from about 6:19 PM to 6:30 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in New Bedford?
After sunset at 6:02 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in New Bedford at around 6:30 PM today.
When is solar noon in New Bedford?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over New Bedford — is at 12:29 PM today.
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