Sunset & Sunrise Today in Edison, New Jersey
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Edison: sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 6:15 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Edison is at 6:17 PM and sunrise was at 7:08 AM, giving Edison 11h 08m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Edison falls at 12:43 PM.
Edison lies at latitude 40.52°, 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 35 seconds. This is autumn in Edison, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Edison's golden hour, about 5:41 PM to 6:34 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:34 PM to 6:45 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Edison is at 6:15 PM and sunrise at 7:10 AM — about 2m 35s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Edison drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Edison, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Edison ranges from as early as 4:30 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 03m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 15m.
Moon in Edison today
Sunset today: Edison vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 7:08 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 08m |
| Piscataway | 7:08 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 08m |
| New Brunswick | 7:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 08m |
| Sayreville | 7:08 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 08m |
| Sayreville Junction | 7:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 08m |
Edison sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 03m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 15m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:30 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Edison (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 03m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 15m |
Edison sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:08 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 08m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:10 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 35s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:11 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 34s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:12 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 34s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:13 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 33s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:14 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 32s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:15 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 32s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:16 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 31s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:17 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 31s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:18 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 30s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:19 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 28s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:21 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 28s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:22 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:23 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 26s |
Twilight times in Edison today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:37 AM | 7:48 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:09 AM | 7:16 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:40 AM | 6:45 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:51 AM | 7:44 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:41 PM | 6:34 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Edison by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 20m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 08m |
| March | 6:31 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 52m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 00m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 29m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Edison
What time is sunset in Edison today?
Sunset in Edison, New Jersey is at 6:17 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Edison today?
Sunrise in Edison is at 7:08 AM today, with 11h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Edison tomorrow?
Sunrise in Edison tomorrow is at 7:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:15 PM.
What time is sunset in Edison tomorrow?
Sunset in Edison tomorrow is at 6:15 PM.
How long is the day in Edison today?
Edison gets 11h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 6:17 PM.
When is golden hour in Edison?
The evening golden hour in Edison is about 5:41 PM to 6:34 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Edison?
The evening blue hour in Edison runs from about 6:34 PM to 6:45 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Edison?
After sunset at 6:17 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Edison at around 6:45 PM today.
When is solar noon in Edison?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Edison — is at 12:43 PM today.
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