Sunset & Sunrise Today in Jackson, New Jersey
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Jackson: sunrise 7:11 AM, sunset 6:18 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Jackson at 6:19 PM, having risen at 7:10 AM. That works out to 11h 09m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Jackson falls at 12:45 PM.
Because Jackson is at 39.78° (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 31 seconds. This is autumn in Jackson, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Jackson's golden hour, about 5:44 PM to 6:37 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:37 PM to 6:47 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Jackson is at 6:18 PM and sunrise at 7:11 AM — about 2m 30s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Jackson drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Jackson, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Jackson ranges from as early as 4:34 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 59m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 20m.
Moon in Jackson today
Sunset today: Jackson vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 7:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 09m |
| Sicklerville | 7:10 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m |
| Mount Laurel | 7:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 09m |
| Cherry Hill | 7:10 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m |
| Sewell | 7:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m |
Jackson sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 59m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 20m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:34 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:31 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Jackson (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:31 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 59m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 20m |
Jackson sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 09m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 30s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:12 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 31s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:13 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 29s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:14 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:15 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 29s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:16 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 28s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:17 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 27s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:18 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 26s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:19 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 26s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:20 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 25s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:21 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 24s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:22 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 23s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:23 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 22s |
Twilight times in Jackson today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:11 AM | 7:18 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:42 AM | 6:47 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:52 AM | 7:45 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:44 PM | 6:37 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Jackson by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 24m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 47m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 55m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 13m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 28m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 33m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Jackson
What time is sunset in Jackson today?
Sunset in Jackson, New Jersey is at 6:19 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Jackson today?
Sunrise in Jackson is at 7:10 AM today, with 11h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Jackson tomorrow?
Sunrise in Jackson tomorrow is at 7:11 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:18 PM.
What time is sunset in Jackson tomorrow?
Sunset in Jackson tomorrow is at 6:18 PM.
How long is the day in Jackson today?
Jackson gets 11h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:10 AM and sunset at 6:19 PM.
When is golden hour in Jackson?
The evening golden hour in Jackson is about 5:44 PM to 6:37 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Jackson?
The evening blue hour in Jackson runs from about 6:37 PM to 6:47 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Jackson?
After sunset at 6:19 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Jackson at around 6:47 PM today.
When is solar noon in Jackson?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Jackson — is at 12:45 PM today.
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