Sunset & Sunrise Today in Commack, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Commack: sunrise 7:05 AM, sunset 6:10 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Commack at 6:12 PM, having risen at 7:04 AM. That works out to 11h 07m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Commack at 12:39 PM.
Commack lies at latitude 40.84°, 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 38 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Commack move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Commack runs from about 5:36 PM to 6:30 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:30 PM to 6:40 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Commack is at 6:10 PM and sunrise at 7:05 AM — about 2m 36s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Commack drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Commack, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Commack ranges from as early as 4:24 PM (around December 6) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 06m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 13m.
Moon in Commack today
Sunset today: Commack vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commack | 7:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 07m |
| Brentwood | 7:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 07m |
| Central Islip | 7:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 07m |
| Huntington Station | 7:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 07m |
| West Babylon | 7:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 07m |
Commack sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 06m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 13m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:24 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:21 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Commack (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:22 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 06m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 13m |
Commack sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 07m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:05 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:06 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 36s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 36s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:10 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 34s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:11 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 34s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:12 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 33s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:13 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 32s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:14 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 31s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:15 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 31s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:17 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 30s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:18 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 29s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:19 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 28s |
Twilight times in Commack today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:33 AM | 7:43 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:04 AM | 7:12 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:36 AM | 6:40 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:47 AM | 7:41 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:36 PM | 6:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Commack by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 18m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 06m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 02m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 18m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Commack
What time is sunset in Commack today?
Sunset in Commack, New York is at 6:12 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Commack today?
Sunrise in Commack is at 7:04 AM today, with 11h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Commack tomorrow?
Sunrise in Commack tomorrow is at 7:05 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:10 PM.
What time is sunset in Commack tomorrow?
Sunset in Commack tomorrow is at 6:10 PM.
How long is the day in Commack today?
Commack gets 11h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:04 AM and sunset at 6:12 PM.
When is golden hour in Commack?
The evening golden hour in Commack is about 5:36 PM to 6:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Commack?
The evening blue hour in Commack runs from about 6:30 PM to 6:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Commack?
After sunset at 6:12 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Commack at around 6:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in Commack?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Commack — is at 12:39 PM today.
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