Sunset & Sunrise Today in North Chicopee, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in North Chicopee: sunrise 7:04 AM, sunset 6:06 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in North Chicopee is at 6:08 PM and sunrise was at 7:03 AM, giving North Chicopee 11h 04m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over North Chicopee, is at 12:36 PM.
North Chicopee lies at latitude 42.18°, 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 2 minutes shorter and 44 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in North Chicopee keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for North Chicopee's golden hour, about 5:31 PM to 6:26 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:26 PM to 6:36 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in North Chicopee is at 6:06 PM and sunrise at 7:04 AM — about 2m 45s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in North Chicopee drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in North Chicopee, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in North Chicopee ranges from as early as 4:17 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 15m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 05m.
Moon in North Chicopee today
Sunset today: North Chicopee vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicopee | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
| Holyoke | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
| Chicopee | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
| Springfield | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| Westfield | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
North Chicopee sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 15m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 05m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:17 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:13 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in North Chicopee (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:14 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 15m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 05m |
North Chicopee sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:04 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 45s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:05 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 43s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:06 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 44s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:08 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 42s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:09 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 42s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:10 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 42s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:11 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 40s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:12 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 40s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:13 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 39s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:15 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 38s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:16 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 38s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:17 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 36s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:18 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 35s |
Twilight times in North Chicopee today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:29 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:34 AM | 6:36 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:45 AM | 7:40 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:31 PM | 6:26 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in North Chicopee by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 09m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:19 PM | 15h 02m |
| July | 5:18 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 11m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 25m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:19 PM | 9h 19m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for North Chicopee
What time is sunset in North Chicopee today?
Sunset in North Chicopee, Massachusetts is at 6:08 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in North Chicopee today?
Sunrise in North Chicopee is at 7:03 AM today, with 11h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in North Chicopee tomorrow?
Sunrise in North Chicopee tomorrow is at 7:04 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
What time is sunset in North Chicopee tomorrow?
Sunset in North Chicopee tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
How long is the day in North Chicopee today?
North Chicopee gets 11h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:03 AM and sunset at 6:08 PM.
When is golden hour in North Chicopee?
The evening golden hour in North Chicopee is about 5:31 PM to 6:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in North Chicopee?
The evening blue hour in North Chicopee runs from about 6:26 PM to 6:36 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in North Chicopee?
After sunset at 6:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in North Chicopee at around 6:36 PM today.
When is solar noon in North Chicopee?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over North Chicopee — is at 12:36 PM today.
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