Sunset & Sunrise Today in Forest Hills, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Forest Hills: sunrise 5:38 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Forest Hills is at 8:25 PM and sunrise was at 5:37 AM, giving Forest Hills 14h 47m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Forest Hills falls at 1:01 PM.
Sitting at 40.72° latitude puts Forest Hills 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 22 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Forest Hills move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Forest Hills runs from about 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:45 PM to 8:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Forest Hills is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 5:38 AM — about 1m 24s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Forest Hills drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Forest Hills right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Forest Hills ranges from as early as 4:27 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 05m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 14m.
Moon in Forest Hills today
Sunset today: Forest Hills vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| Richmond Hill | 5:37 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 47m |
| Elmhurst | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| Elmhurst | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| Corona | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
Forest Hills sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 05m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 14m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:27 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:23 AM (around June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Forest Hills (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:24 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 05m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 14m |
Forest Hills sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 24s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:39 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 27s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:39 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 33s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:41 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 35s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:42 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 38s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:43 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 40s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 43s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:45 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 45s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:45 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:46 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 50s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:47 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 52s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:48 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 53s |
Twilight times in Forest Hills today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:37 AM | 10:24 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:23 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:04 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:17 AM | 6:16 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Forest Hills.
Sunrise & sunset in Forest Hills by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 18m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 07m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:54 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 53m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 01m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 18m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Forest Hills.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Forest Hills
What time is sunset in Forest Hills today?
Sunset in Forest Hills, New York is at 8:25 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Forest Hills today?
Sunrise in Forest Hills is at 5:37 AM today, with 14h 47m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Forest Hills tomorrow?
Sunrise in Forest Hills tomorrow is at 5:38 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Forest Hills tomorrow?
Sunset in Forest Hills tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Forest Hills today?
Forest Hills gets 14h 47m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:37 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Forest Hills?
The evening golden hour in Forest Hills is about 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Forest Hills?
The evening blue hour in Forest Hills runs from about 8:45 PM to 8:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Forest Hills?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Forest Hills at around 8:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Forest Hills?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Forest Hills — is at 1:01 PM today.
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