Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bayonne, New Jersey
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bayonne: sunrise 5:39 AM, sunset 8:25 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Bayonne is at 8:25 PM and sunrise was at 5:38 AM, giving Bayonne 14h 47m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Bayonne at 1:02 PM.
Sitting at 40.67° latitude puts Bayonne 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 1 minute shorter and 22 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Bayonne move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Bayonne runs from about 7:46 PM to 8:46 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:46 PM to 8:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bayonne is at 8:25 PM and sunrise at 5:39 AM — about 1m 24s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bayonne drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Bayonne, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bayonne ranges from as early as 4:28 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 04m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 14m.
Moon in Bayonne today
Sunset today: Bayonne vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| Jersey City | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| Elizabeth | 5:39 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 47m |
| Newark | 5:38 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 47m |
| Sunset Park | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
Bayonne sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 04m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 14m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:28 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:25 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bayonne (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:25 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 04m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 14m |
Bayonne sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 24s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:40 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 27s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:41 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:41 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 32s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:42 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 35s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:43 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 38s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:44 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 40s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:45 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 43s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:46 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 44s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 48s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:47 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:48 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:49 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in Bayonne today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:38 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:25 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:05 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:18 AM | 6:17 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:46 PM | 8:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Bayonne.
Sunrise & sunset in Bayonne by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 07m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 53m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 01m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 28m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Bayonne.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bayonne
What time is sunset in Bayonne today?
Sunset in Bayonne, New Jersey is at 8:25 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bayonne today?
Sunrise in Bayonne is at 5:38 AM today, with 14h 47m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bayonne tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bayonne tomorrow is at 5:39 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Bayonne tomorrow?
Sunset in Bayonne tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
How long is the day in Bayonne today?
Bayonne gets 14h 47m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:38 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Bayonne?
The evening golden hour in Bayonne is about 7:46 PM to 8:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bayonne?
The evening blue hour in Bayonne runs from about 8:46 PM to 8:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bayonne?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bayonne at around 8:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bayonne?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bayonne — is at 1:02 PM today.
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