Sunset & Sunrise Today in East Orange, New Jersey
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in East Orange: sunrise 6:16 AM, sunset 7:41 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in East Orange is at 7:42 PM and sunrise was at 6:15 AM, giving East Orange 13h 27m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over East Orange, is at 12:59 PM.
Because East Orange is at 40.77° (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 30 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in East Orange keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in East Orange 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 East Orange 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 East Orange drift across the whole year.
It's summer in East Orange right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in East Orange ranges from as early as 4:28 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 05m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 14m.
Moon in East Orange today
Sunset today: East Orange vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange | 6:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 27m |
| Newark | 6:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 27m |
| West Orange | 6:15 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 27m |
| Irvington | 6:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 27m |
| Bloomfield | 6:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 27m |
East Orange sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 05m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 14m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:28 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:25 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in East Orange (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 | 4:32 PM | 9h 14m |
East Orange 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 31s |
| 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 33s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:20 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 33s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:21 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 33s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 35s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:23 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:24 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 35s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:25 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 36s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 36s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:27 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 37s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:28 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 37s |
Twilight times in East Orange 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 | 5:57 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 East Orange by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 18m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 07m |
| 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 53m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 02m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 18m |
| September | 6:24 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for East Orange
What time is sunset in East Orange today?
Sunset in East Orange, 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 East Orange today?
Sunrise in East Orange is at 6:15 AM today, with 13h 27m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in East Orange tomorrow?
Sunrise in East Orange tomorrow is at 6:16 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
What time is sunset in East Orange tomorrow?
Sunset in East Orange tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
How long is the day in East Orange today?
East Orange gets 13h 27m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:15 AM and sunset at 7:42 PM.
When is golden hour in East Orange?
The evening golden hour in East Orange is about 7:06 PM to 8:01 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in East Orange?
The evening blue hour in East Orange runs from about 8:01 PM to 8:12 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in East Orange?
After sunset at 7:42 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in East Orange at around 8:12 PM today.
When is solar noon in East Orange?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over East Orange — is at 12:59 PM today.
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