Sunset & Sunrise Today in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in New Bedford: sunrise 5:23 AM, sunset 8:15 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in New Bedford is at 8:16 PM and sunrise was at 5:22 AM, giving New Bedford 14h 53m between first and last light. Local solar noon in New Bedford falls at 12:49 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 1 minute shorter and 24 seconds. Through summer, 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 7:36 PM to 8:36 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:36 PM to 8:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in New Bedford is at 8:15 PM and sunrise at 5:23 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in New Bedford drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in New Bedford, the season of long evenings. 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 | 5:22 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 53m |
| Fall River | 5:23 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 53m |
| Warwick | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 53m |
| East Providence | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m |
| Cranston | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m |
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 (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:13 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:09 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:14 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:22 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 53m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:23 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:24 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 31s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:25 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 33s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:26 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:27 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:28 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 41s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:28 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 44s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:29 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 47s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:30 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 48s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:31 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:32 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:33 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:34 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in New Bedford today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:19 AM | 10:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:07 AM | 9:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:49 AM | 8:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:02 AM | 6:02 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:36 PM | 8:36 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in New Bedford.
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 in New Bedford.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for New Bedford
What time is sunset in New Bedford today?
Sunset in New Bedford, Massachusetts is at 8:16 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 5:22 AM today, with 14h 53m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in New Bedford tomorrow?
Sunrise in New Bedford tomorrow is at 5:23 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:15 PM.
What time is sunset in New Bedford tomorrow?
Sunset in New Bedford tomorrow is at 8:15 PM.
How long is the day in New Bedford today?
New Bedford gets 14h 53m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:22 AM and sunset at 8:16 PM.
When is golden hour in New Bedford?
The evening golden hour in New Bedford is about 7:36 PM to 8:36 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 8:36 PM to 8:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in New Bedford?
After sunset at 8:16 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in New Bedford at around 8:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in New Bedford?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over New Bedford — is at 12:49 PM today.
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Learn more about sunset, sunrise & twilight
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- 🌌 Twilight explained: civil, nautical & astronomicalLearn the three phases of twilight—civil, nautical, astronomical—and what they mean for photographers, stargazers, and sunset lovers.
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- 📸 The best time to photograph a sunsetDiscover the best time to photograph a sunset, from golden hour to blue hour. Learn exact timing, camera settings, and composition tips for stunning shots.
- ☀️ What is solar noon?Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point. Learn why it rarely matches 12:00 PM and how to find your exact solar noon.
- 📈 Why days get longer and shorter through the yearEarth's axial tilt drives seasonal day-length changes. Learn how solstices, equinoxes, and latitude affect daylight where you live.
- 🌞 The summer solstice explainedWhat causes the summer solstice, when it happens, and how it affects sunset times. Discover the science and beauty of the year's longest day.