Sunset & Sunrise Today in Jackson Heights, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Jackson Heights: sunrise 7:08 AM, sunset 6:13 PM.
In Jackson Heights, New York, the sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 6:14 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 07m of daylight. Local solar noon in Jackson Heights falls at 12:41 PM.
Sitting at 40.76° latitude puts Jackson 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. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Jackson Heights move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Jackson Heights this evening is roughly 5:38 PM–6:32 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:32 PM to 6:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Jackson Heights is at 6:13 PM and sunrise at 7:08 AM — about 2m 36s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Jackson Heights drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Jackson Heights, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Jackson Heights ranges from as early as 4:27 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 05m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 14m.
Moon in Jackson Heights today
Sunset today: Jackson Heights vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Heights | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| Woodside | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| Woodside | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| Elmhurst | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| Elmhurst | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
Jackson Heights sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 05m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 14m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:27 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:23 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Jackson 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 | 5:24 AM | 8:30 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 |
Jackson Heights sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:08 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:09 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 36s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:10 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 35s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:11 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:12 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 33s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:13 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 34s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:14 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 32s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:15 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 32s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:17 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 31s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:18 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 30s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:19 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:20 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 29s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:21 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 27s |
Twilight times in Jackson Heights today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:35 AM | 7:46 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:07 AM | 7:14 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:38 AM | 6:42 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:49 AM | 7:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:38 PM | 6:32 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Jackson Heights 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 16m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:20 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 02m |
| 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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Jackson Heights
What time is sunset in Jackson Heights today?
Sunset in Jackson Heights, New York is at 6:14 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Jackson Heights today?
Sunrise in Jackson Heights is at 7:07 AM today, with 11h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Jackson Heights tomorrow?
Sunrise in Jackson Heights tomorrow is at 7:08 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:13 PM.
What time is sunset in Jackson Heights tomorrow?
Sunset in Jackson Heights tomorrow is at 6:13 PM.
How long is the day in Jackson Heights today?
Jackson Heights gets 11h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:07 AM and sunset at 6:14 PM.
When is golden hour in Jackson Heights?
The evening golden hour in Jackson Heights is about 5:38 PM to 6:32 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Jackson Heights?
The evening blue hour in Jackson Heights runs from about 6:32 PM to 6:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Jackson Heights?
After sunset at 6:14 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Jackson Heights at around 6:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in Jackson Heights?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Jackson Heights — is at 12:41 PM today.
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