Sunset & Sunrise Today in Dyker Heights, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Dyker Heights: sunrise 7:08 AM, sunset 6:13 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Dyker Heights at 6:15 PM, having risen at 7:07 AM. That works out to 11h 08m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Dyker Heights falls at 12:41 PM.
Sitting at 40.62° latitude puts Dyker Heights 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 2 minutes shorter and 36 seconds. This is autumn in Dyker Heights, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Dyker Heights's golden hour, about 5:39 PM to 6:33 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:33 PM to 6:43 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Dyker Heights is at 6:13 PM and sunrise at 7:08 AM — about 2m 35s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Dyker Heights drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Dyker Heights, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Dyker Heights ranges from as early as 4:28 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 04m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 15m.
Moon in Dyker Heights today
Sunset today: Dyker Heights vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyker Heights | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 08m |
| Borough Park | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 08m |
| Bath Beach | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 08m |
| Bensonhurst | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 08m |
| Sunset Park | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 08m |
Dyker Heights sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 04m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 15m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:28 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:24 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Dyker Heights (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:25 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 04m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 15m |
Dyker Heights sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 08m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:08 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 35s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:09 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 35s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:10 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 35s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:11 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 33s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:12 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 33s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:13 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 33s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:15 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 32s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:16 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 31s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:17 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 30s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:18 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 29s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:19 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:20 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:21 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 26s |
Twilight times in Dyker Heights today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:36 AM | 7:46 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:07 AM | 7:15 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:39 AM | 6:43 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:49 AM | 7:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:39 PM | 6:33 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Dyker Heights by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 07m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 52m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 01m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 28m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Dyker Heights
What time is sunset in Dyker Heights today?
Sunset in Dyker Heights, New York is at 6:15 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Dyker Heights today?
Sunrise in Dyker Heights is at 7:07 AM today, with 11h 08m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Dyker Heights tomorrow?
Sunrise in Dyker Heights tomorrow is at 7:08 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:13 PM.
What time is sunset in Dyker Heights tomorrow?
Sunset in Dyker Heights tomorrow is at 6:13 PM.
How long is the day in Dyker Heights today?
Dyker Heights gets 11h 08m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:07 AM and sunset at 6:15 PM.
When is golden hour in Dyker Heights?
The evening golden hour in Dyker Heights is about 5:39 PM to 6:33 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Dyker Heights?
The evening blue hour in Dyker Heights runs from about 6:33 PM to 6:43 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Dyker Heights?
After sunset at 6:15 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Dyker Heights at around 6:43 PM today.
When is solar noon in Dyker Heights?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Dyker Heights — is at 12:41 PM today.
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