Sunset & Sunrise Today in Waltham, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Waltham: sunrise 6:59 AM, sunset 6:00 PM.
In Waltham, Massachusetts, the sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 6:02 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 04m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Waltham at 12:30 PM.
Sitting at 42.38° latitude puts Waltham in 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 46 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Waltham keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Waltham's golden hour, about 5:25 PM to 6:20 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:20 PM to 6:31 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Waltham is at 6:00 PM and sunrise at 6:59 AM — about 2m 46s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Waltham drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Waltham, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Waltham ranges from as early as 4:11 PM (around December 6) to as late as 8:25 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 03m.
Moon in Waltham today
Sunset today: Waltham vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham | 6:58 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m |
| Newton | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m |
| Brighton | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m |
| Arlington | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m |
| Brookline | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m |
Waltham sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 03m
- Latest sunset 8:25 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:11 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:17 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Waltham (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:08 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 16m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:15 PM | 9h 03m |
Waltham sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:58 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 6:59 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 46s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:00 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 45s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:01 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 44s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:02 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 44s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:03 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 43s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:05 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 42s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:06 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 42s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:07 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 41s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:08 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 40s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:09 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 39s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:11 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 39s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:12 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 37s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:13 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 29m | −2m 37s |
Twilight times in Waltham today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:24 AM | 7:36 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:56 AM | 7:03 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:29 AM | 6:31 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:40 AM | 7:35 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:25 PM | 6:20 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Waltham by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 08m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:15 PM | 15h 04m |
| July | 5:12 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 13m |
| August | 5:37 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 6:42 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:12 PM | 9h 18m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Waltham
What time is sunset in Waltham today?
Sunset in Waltham, 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 Waltham today?
Sunrise in Waltham is at 6:58 AM today, with 11h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Waltham tomorrow?
Sunrise in Waltham tomorrow is at 6:59 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:00 PM.
What time is sunset in Waltham tomorrow?
Sunset in Waltham tomorrow is at 6:00 PM.
How long is the day in Waltham today?
Waltham gets 11h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:58 AM and sunset at 6:02 PM.
When is golden hour in Waltham?
The evening golden hour in Waltham is about 5:25 PM to 6:20 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Waltham?
The evening blue hour in Waltham runs from about 6:20 PM to 6:31 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Waltham?
After sunset at 6:02 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Waltham at around 6:31 PM today.
When is solar noon in Waltham?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Waltham — is at 12:30 PM today.
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