Sunset & Sunrise Today in Manchester, New Hampshire
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Manchester: sunrise 7:00 AM, sunset 6:01 PM.
Manchester, New Hampshire sees the sun come up at 6:59 AM and go down at 6:02 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026 — 11h 03m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Manchester falls at 12:31 PM.
Sitting at 43.00° latitude puts Manchester 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 50 seconds. This is autumn in Manchester, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Manchester's golden hour, about 5:25 PM to 6:21 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:21 PM to 6:31 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Manchester is at 6:01 PM and sunrise at 7:00 AM — about 2m 49s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Manchester drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Manchester, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Manchester ranges from as early as 4:10 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 21m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 59m.
Moon in Manchester today
Sunset today: Manchester vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 6:59 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 03m |
| Derry Village | 6:58 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 03m |
| Concord | 7:00 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 02m |
| Nashua | 6:59 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 03m |
| East Concord | 7:00 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 02m |
Manchester sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 59m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:10 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:06 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:19 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Manchester (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 21m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 59m |
Manchester sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 6:59 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 03m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:00 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 49s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:02 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 49s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:03 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 48s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:04 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 47s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:05 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 47s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:06 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 46s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:08 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 45s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:09 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 45s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:10 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 44s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:11 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 43s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:13 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 42s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:14 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 41s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:15 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 27m | −2m 40s |
Twilight times in Manchester today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:24 AM | 7:37 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:57 AM | 7:04 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:30 AM | 6:31 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:41 AM | 7:37 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:25 PM | 6:21 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Manchester by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 04m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 57m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:46 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:18 PM | 15h 08m |
| July | 5:10 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 17m |
| August | 5:37 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 29m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 09m |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:11 PM | 9h 14m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Manchester
What time is sunset in Manchester today?
Sunset in Manchester, New Hampshire is at 6:02 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Manchester today?
Sunrise in Manchester is at 6:59 AM today, with 11h 03m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Manchester tomorrow?
Sunrise in Manchester tomorrow is at 7:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:01 PM.
What time is sunset in Manchester tomorrow?
Sunset in Manchester tomorrow is at 6:01 PM.
How long is the day in Manchester today?
Manchester gets 11h 03m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:59 AM and sunset at 6:02 PM.
When is golden hour in Manchester?
The evening golden hour in Manchester is about 5:25 PM to 6:21 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Manchester?
The evening blue hour in Manchester runs from about 6:21 PM to 6:31 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Manchester?
After sunset at 6:02 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Manchester at around 6:31 PM today.
When is solar noon in Manchester?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Manchester — is at 12:31 PM today.
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