Sunset & Sunrise Today in Gravesend, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Gravesend: sunrise 6:21 AM, sunset 7:30 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Gravesend is at 7:32 PM and sunrise was at 6:20 AM, giving Gravesend 13h 11m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Gravesend at 12:56 PM.
Because Gravesend is at 40.60° (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 33 seconds. This is summer in Gravesend, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Gravesend's golden hour, about 6:56 PM to 7:50 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:50 PM to 8:01 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Gravesend is at 7:30 PM and sunrise at 6:21 AM — about 2m 33s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Gravesend drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Gravesend right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Gravesend ranges from as early as 4:28 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 04m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 15m.
Moon in Gravesend today
Sunset today: Gravesend vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 6:20 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 11m |
| Sheepshead Bay | 6:20 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 11m |
| Bensonhurst | 6:20 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 11m |
| Coney Island | 6:20 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 11m |
| Flatlands | 6:20 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 12m |
Gravesend sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 04m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 15m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:28 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:24 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Gravesend (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 | 8:29 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 |
Gravesend sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:20 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 11m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 33s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:22 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 34s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:23 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 34s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:24 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 35s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 36s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:26 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:27 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 36s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:28 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 36s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:29 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 37s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:30 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 38s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:31 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 37s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:32 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 38s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:33 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 38s |
Twilight times in Gravesend today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:42 AM | 9:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:17 AM | 8:34 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:51 AM | 8:01 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:02 AM | 6:56 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:56 PM | 7:50 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Gravesend by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 07m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:54 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 | 4:51 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 Gravesend
What time is sunset in Gravesend today?
Sunset in Gravesend, New York is at 7:32 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Gravesend today?
Sunrise in Gravesend is at 6:20 AM today, with 13h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Gravesend tomorrow?
Sunrise in Gravesend tomorrow is at 6:21 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Gravesend tomorrow?
Sunset in Gravesend tomorrow is at 7:30 PM.
How long is the day in Gravesend today?
Gravesend gets 13h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:20 AM and sunset at 7:32 PM.
When is golden hour in Gravesend?
The evening golden hour in Gravesend is about 6:56 PM to 7:50 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Gravesend?
The evening blue hour in Gravesend runs from about 7:50 PM to 8:01 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Gravesend?
After sunset at 7:32 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Gravesend at around 8:01 PM today.
When is solar noon in Gravesend?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Gravesend — is at 12:56 PM today.
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