Sunset & Sunrise Today in Peabody, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Peabody: sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 7:30 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Peabody is at 7:32 PM and sunrise was at 5:59 AM, giving Peabody 13h 32m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Peabody at 12:46 PM.
Because Peabody is at 42.53° (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 Peabody move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Peabody'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 Peabody is at 7:30 PM and sunrise at 6:00 AM — about 2m 41s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Peabody drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Peabody, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Peabody ranges from as early as 4:10 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:25 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 17m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 02m.
Moon in Peabody today
Sunset today: Peabody vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody | 5:59 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m |
| South Peabody | 5:59 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m |
| Lynn | 5:59 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m |
| Revere | 5:59 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m |
| Malden | 6:00 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m |
Peabody sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 17m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 02m
- Latest sunset 8:25 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:10 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:05 AM (June 14)
- Latest sunrise 7:16 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Peabody (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 02m |
Peabody sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 5:59 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 32m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 30m | −2m 41s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:01 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 27m | −2m 41s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:02 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 24m | −2m 42s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:03 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 42s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:04 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 43s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:05 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 44s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:06 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 44s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:07 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 46s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:10 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 46s |
| 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 47s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:13 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 47s |
Twilight times in Peabody today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:15 AM | 9:16 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:53 AM | 8:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:29 AM | 8:02 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:40 AM | 6:36 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 Peabody 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 13m |
| 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 05m |
| July | 5:10 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 14m |
| August | 5:36 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 27m |
| 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 | 6:54 AM | 4:11 PM | 9h 17m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Peabody
What time is sunset in Peabody today?
Sunset in Peabody, 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 Peabody today?
Sunrise in Peabody is at 5:59 AM today, with 13h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Peabody tomorrow?
Sunrise in Peabody tomorrow is at 6:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Peabody tomorrow?
Sunset in Peabody tomorrow is at 7:30 PM.
How long is the day in Peabody today?
Peabody gets 13h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:59 AM and sunset at 7:32 PM.
When is golden hour in Peabody?
The evening golden hour in Peabody is about 6:55 PM to 7:51 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Peabody?
The evening blue hour in Peabody runs from about 7:51 PM to 8:02 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Peabody?
After sunset at 7:32 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Peabody at around 8:02 PM today.
When is solar noon in Peabody?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Peabody — is at 12:46 PM today.
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