Sunset & Sunrise Today in New York City, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in New York City: sunrise 5:38 AM, sunset 8:25 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in New York City is at 8:25 PM and sunrise was at 5:38 AM, giving New York City 14h 47m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over New York City, is at 1:01 PM.
Because New York City is at 40.71° (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 21 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in New York City keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in New York City runs from about 7:46 PM to 8:45 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:45 PM to 8:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in New York City is at 8:25 PM and sunrise at 5:38 AM — about 1m 25s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in New York City drift across the whole year.
It's summer in New York City right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in New York City ranges from as early as 4:28 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 05m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 14m.
Moon in New York City today
Sunset today: New York City vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| Chinatown | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| Jersey City | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| Union City | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| Sunset Park | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
New York City sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 05m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 14m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:28 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:24 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in New York City (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 05m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 14m |
New York City sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 25s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:39 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 27s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:40 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:41 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 33s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:42 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 35s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:42 AM | 8:21 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 | 5:46 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:47 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:48 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 52s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:49 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in New York City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:37 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:24 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:05 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:17 AM | 6:17 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:46 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 New York City.
Sunrise & sunset in New York City by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 18m |
| February | 7:06 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 | 5:54 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 53m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 01m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 18m |
| 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 | 7:01 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in New York City.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for New York City
What time is sunset in New York City today?
Sunset in New York City, 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 New York City today?
Sunrise in New York City is at 5:38 AM today, with 14h 47m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in New York City tomorrow?
Sunrise in New York City tomorrow is at 5:38 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
What time is sunset in New York City tomorrow?
Sunset in New York City tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
How long is the day in New York City today?
New York City gets 14h 47m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:38 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in New York City?
The evening golden hour in New York City is about 7:46 PM to 8:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in New York City?
The evening blue hour in New York City runs from about 8:45 PM to 8:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in New York City?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in New York City at around 8:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in New York City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over New York City — is at 1:01 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near New York City
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Sunset card for New York City
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