Sunset & Sunrise Today in Amherst, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Amherst: sunrise 5:50 AM, sunset 8:51 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Amherst is at 8:51 PM and sunrise was at 5:50 AM, giving Amherst 15h 01m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Amherst, is at 1:21 PM.
Because Amherst is at 42.98° (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 30 seconds. This is summer in Amherst, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Amherst runs from about 8:10 PM to 9:13 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:13 PM to 9:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Amherst is at 8:51 PM and sunrise at 5:50 AM — about 1m 32s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Amherst drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Amherst right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Amherst ranges from as early as 4:40 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:58 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 21m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 59m.
Moon in Amherst today
Sunset today: Amherst vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | 5:50 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 01m |
| Cheektowaga | 5:50 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 01m |
| Buffalo | 5:50 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 01m |
| Rochester | 5:44 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 02m |
| Erie | 5:58 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 56m |
Amherst sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 59m
- Latest sunset 8:58 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:40 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:35 AM (around June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:48 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Amherst (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 21m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 4:43 PM | 8h 59m |
Amherst sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 01m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:50 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 00m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:51 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 58m | −1m 36s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:52 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 39s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:53 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 55m | −1m 41s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:54 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 44s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:55 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 47s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:56 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 50s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:57 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 52s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:58 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 55s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:59 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 58s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:00 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:01 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 40m | −2m 02s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:02 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 38m | −2m 05s |
Twilight times in Amherst today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:40 AM | 11:01 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:31 AM | 10:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:15 AM | 9:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:28 AM | 6:31 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:10 PM | 9:13 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Amherst.
Sunrise & sunset in Amherst by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 04m |
| February | 7:30 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 57m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 6:57 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 08m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 17m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 29m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 09m |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 14m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Amherst.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Amherst
What time is sunset in Amherst today?
Sunset in Amherst, New York is at 8:51 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Amherst today?
Sunrise in Amherst is at 5:50 AM today, with 15h 01m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Amherst tomorrow?
Sunrise in Amherst tomorrow is at 5:50 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Amherst tomorrow?
Sunset in Amherst tomorrow is at 8:51 PM.
How long is the day in Amherst today?
Amherst gets 15h 01m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:50 AM and sunset at 8:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Amherst?
The evening golden hour in Amherst is about 8:10 PM to 9:13 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Amherst?
The evening blue hour in Amherst runs from about 9:13 PM to 9:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Amherst?
After sunset at 8:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Amherst at around 9:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in Amherst?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Amherst — is at 1:21 PM today.
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