Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bloomfield, New Jersey
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bloomfield: sunrise 6:16 AM, sunset 7:41 PM.
In Bloomfield, New Jersey, the sun rises at 6:15 AM and sets at 7:42 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 27m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Bloomfield at 12:59 PM.
Bloomfield lies at latitude 40.81°, 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 30 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Bloomfield keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Bloomfield this evening is roughly 7:06 PM–8:01 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:01 PM to 8:12 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bloomfield is at 7:41 PM and sunrise at 6:16 AM — about 2m 30s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bloomfield drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Bloomfield right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bloomfield ranges from as early as 4:28 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 05m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 14m.
Moon in Bloomfield today
Sunset today: Bloomfield vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 6:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 27m |
| West Orange | 6:15 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 27m |
| East Orange | 6:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 27m |
| Clifton | 6:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 27m |
| Passaic | 6:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 27m |
Bloomfield sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 05m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 14m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:28 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:24 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bloomfield (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 05m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 14m |
Bloomfield sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 27m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:16 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 25m | −2m 30s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:17 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 32s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:18 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 20m | −2m 32s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:19 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 32s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:20 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 15m | −2m 34s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:21 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 34s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 34s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:22 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:23 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 36s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:24 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 36s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:25 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 36s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:26 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 37s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:27 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 38s |
Twilight times in Bloomfield today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:34 AM | 9:22 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:11 AM | 8:46 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:45 AM | 8:12 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:56 AM | 6:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:06 PM | 8:01 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bloomfield by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 18m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 06m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 54m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 02m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 18m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bloomfield
What time is sunset in Bloomfield today?
Sunset in Bloomfield, New Jersey is at 7:42 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bloomfield today?
Sunrise in Bloomfield is at 6:15 AM today, with 13h 27m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bloomfield tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bloomfield tomorrow is at 6:16 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
What time is sunset in Bloomfield tomorrow?
Sunset in Bloomfield tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
How long is the day in Bloomfield today?
Bloomfield gets 13h 27m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:15 AM and sunset at 7:42 PM.
When is golden hour in Bloomfield?
The evening golden hour in Bloomfield is about 7:06 PM to 8:01 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bloomfield?
The evening blue hour in Bloomfield runs from about 8:01 PM to 8:12 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bloomfield?
After sunset at 7:42 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bloomfield at around 8:12 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bloomfield?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bloomfield — is at 12:59 PM today.
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