Sunset & Sunrise Today in Toms River, New Jersey
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Toms River: sunrise 5:41 AM, sunset 8:23 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Toms River is at 8:24 PM and sunrise was at 5:41 AM, giving Toms River 14h 43m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Toms River, is at 1:02 PM.
Sitting at 39.95° latitude puts Toms River in 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 19 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Toms River move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Toms River's golden hour, about 7:45 PM to 8:44 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:44 PM to 8:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Toms River is at 8:23 PM and sunrise at 5:41 AM — about 1m 22s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Toms River drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Toms River right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Toms River ranges from as early as 4:31 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 00m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 19m.
Moon in Toms River today
Sunset today: Toms River vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River | 5:41 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 43m |
| Brick | 5:40 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 43m |
| Trenton | 5:42 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 44m |
| Edison | 5:40 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 46m |
| Staten Island | 5:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 46m |
Toms River sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 00m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 19m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:27 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Toms River (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 | 5:28 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 00m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 19m |
Toms River sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:41 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 43m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:41 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 22s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:42 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 25s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:43 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 27s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:44 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 30s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:45 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 33s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:45 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 35s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:46 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 37s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 39s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:48 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 42s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:49 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 45s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:50 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 46s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:51 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 48s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:51 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 51s |
Twilight times in Toms River today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:43 AM | 10:21 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:28 AM | 9:36 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:08 AM | 8:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:21 AM | 6:19 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:45 PM | 8:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Toms River.
Sunrise & sunset in Toms River by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 23m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 10m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 54m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 48m |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 56m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 14m |
| September | 6:24 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 32m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Toms River.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Toms River
What time is sunset in Toms River today?
Sunset in Toms River, New Jersey is at 8:24 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Toms River today?
Sunrise in Toms River is at 5:41 AM today, with 14h 43m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Toms River tomorrow?
Sunrise in Toms River tomorrow is at 5:41 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
What time is sunset in Toms River tomorrow?
Sunset in Toms River tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
How long is the day in Toms River today?
Toms River gets 14h 43m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:41 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Toms River?
The evening golden hour in Toms River is about 7:45 PM to 8:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Toms River?
The evening blue hour in Toms River runs from about 8:44 PM to 8:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Toms River?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Toms River at around 8:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in Toms River?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Toms River — is at 1:02 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Toms River
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