Sunset & Sunrise Today in New Rochelle, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in New Rochelle: sunrise 7:07 AM, sunset 6:12 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over New Rochelle at 6:14 PM, having risen at 7:06 AM. That works out to 11h 07m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above New Rochelle at 12:40 PM.
Sitting at 40.91° latitude puts New Rochelle 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 37 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in New Rochelle move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in New Rochelle this evening is roughly 5:38 PM–6:31 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:31 PM to 6:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in New Rochelle is at 6:12 PM and sunrise at 7:07 AM — about 2m 37s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in New Rochelle drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in New Rochelle, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in New Rochelle ranges from as early as 4:26 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 06m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 13m.
Moon in New Rochelle today
Sunset today: New Rochelle vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rochelle | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| Mount Vernon | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| Mount Vernon | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| Wakefield | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| The Bronx | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
New Rochelle sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 06m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 13m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:26 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:22 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in New Rochelle (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 | 5:23 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 06m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 13m |
New Rochelle sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:07 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 37s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:08 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 37s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:10 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 36s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:11 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:12 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 35s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:13 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 34s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:14 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 33s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:15 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 33s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:16 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 31s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:17 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 31s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:19 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 31s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:20 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 29s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:21 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 28s |
Twilight times in New Rochelle today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:35 AM | 7:45 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:06 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 | 6:31 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in New Rochelle by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 17m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 06m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 54m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 03m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 19m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 26m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for New Rochelle
What time is sunset in New Rochelle today?
Sunset in New Rochelle, 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 New Rochelle today?
Sunrise in New Rochelle is at 7:06 AM today, with 11h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in New Rochelle tomorrow?
Sunrise in New Rochelle tomorrow is at 7:07 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:12 PM.
What time is sunset in New Rochelle tomorrow?
Sunset in New Rochelle tomorrow is at 6:12 PM.
How long is the day in New Rochelle today?
New Rochelle gets 11h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:06 AM and sunset at 6:14 PM.
When is golden hour in New Rochelle?
The evening golden hour in New Rochelle is about 5:38 PM to 6:31 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in New Rochelle?
The evening blue hour in New Rochelle runs from about 6:31 PM to 6:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in New Rochelle?
After sunset at 6:14 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in New Rochelle at around 6:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in New Rochelle?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over New Rochelle — is at 12:40 PM today.
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