Sunset & Sunrise Today in Clifton, New Jersey
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Clifton: sunrise 5:39 AM, sunset 8:26 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Clifton is at 8:26 PM and sunrise was at 5:38 AM, giving Clifton 14h 48m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Clifton at 1:02 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 1 minute shorter and 22 seconds. As summer 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 7:47 PM to 8:47 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:47 PM to 8:59 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Clifton is at 8:26 PM and sunrise at 5:39 AM — about 1m 25s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Clifton drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Clifton right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 5:38 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 48m |
| Passaic | 5:38 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 48m |
| Paterson | 5:38 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 48m |
| Newark | 5:38 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 47m |
| Union City | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
Clifton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 06m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 13m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:28 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:24 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:38 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 48m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:39 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 25s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 28s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:40 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:41 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 34s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:42 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 35s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:43 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 39s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:44 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 41s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:44 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 43s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:45 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 46s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:46 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 51s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:48 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 52s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:49 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in Clifton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:37 AM | 10:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:24 AM | 9:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:05 AM | 8:59 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:17 AM | 6:17 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:47 PM | 8:47 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Clifton.
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 in Clifton.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Clifton
What time is sunset in Clifton today?
Sunset in Clifton, New Jersey is at 8:26 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 5:38 AM today, with 14h 48m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Clifton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Clifton tomorrow is at 5:39 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:26 PM.
What time is sunset in Clifton tomorrow?
Sunset in Clifton tomorrow is at 8:26 PM.
How long is the day in Clifton today?
Clifton gets 14h 48m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:38 AM and sunset at 8:26 PM.
When is golden hour in Clifton?
The evening golden hour in Clifton is about 7:47 PM to 8:47 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Clifton?
The evening blue hour in Clifton runs from about 8:47 PM to 8:59 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Clifton?
After sunset at 8:26 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Clifton at around 8:59 PM today.
When is solar noon in Clifton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Clifton — is at 1:02 PM today.
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