Sunset & Sunrise Today in Clifton, New Jersey
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Clifton: sunrise 7:09 AM, sunset 6:14 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Clifton is at 6:15 PM and sunrise was at 7:08 AM, giving Clifton 11h 07m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Clifton at 12:42 PM.
Because Clifton is at 40.86° (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 37 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Clifton move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Clifton's golden hour, about 5:39 PM to 6:33 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:33 PM to 6:43 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Clifton is at 6:14 PM and sunrise at 7:09 AM — about 2m 37s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Clifton drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Clifton, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Clifton ranges from as early as 4:28 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 06m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 13m.
Moon in Clifton today
Sunset today: Clifton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m |
| Passaic | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m |
| Montclair | 7:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 07m |
| Bloomfield | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m |
| Paterson | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m |
Clifton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 06m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 13m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:28 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:24 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Clifton (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 06m |
| 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 13m |
Clifton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:09 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 37s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:10 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 36s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:11 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 35s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:12 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:13 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 35s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:14 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 34s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:16 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 33s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:17 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 32s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:18 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 31s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:19 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 31s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:20 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 30s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:21 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 29s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:22 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 28s |
Twilight times in Clifton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:36 AM | 7:47 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:08 AM | 7:15 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:40 AM | 6:43 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:50 AM | 7:44 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:39 PM | 6:33 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Clifton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 17m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:13 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 | 7:02 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Clifton
What time is sunset in Clifton today?
Sunset in Clifton, New Jersey is at 6:15 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Clifton today?
Sunrise in Clifton is at 7:08 AM today, with 11h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Clifton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Clifton tomorrow is at 7:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:14 PM.
What time is sunset in Clifton tomorrow?
Sunset in Clifton tomorrow is at 6:14 PM.
How long is the day in Clifton today?
Clifton gets 11h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 6:15 PM.
When is golden hour in Clifton?
The evening golden hour in Clifton is about 5:39 PM to 6:33 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Clifton?
The evening blue hour in Clifton runs from about 6:33 PM to 6:43 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Clifton?
After sunset at 6:15 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Clifton at around 6:43 PM today.
When is solar noon in Clifton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Clifton — is at 12:42 PM today.
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