Sunset & Sunrise Today in Niagara Falls, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Niagara Falls: sunrise 6:32 AM, sunset 8:04 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in Niagara Falls is at 8:05 PM and sunrise was at 6:31 AM, giving Niagara Falls 13h 34m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Niagara Falls, is at 1:19 PM.
Because Niagara Falls is at 43.09° (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 43 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Niagara Falls move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Niagara Falls this evening is roughly 7:28 PM–8:24 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:24 PM to 8:36 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Niagara Falls is at 8:04 PM and sunrise at 6:32 AM — about 2m 44s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Niagara Falls drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Niagara Falls right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Niagara Falls ranges from as early as 4:40 PM (around December 6) to as late as 8:59 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 21m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 59m.
Moon in Niagara Falls today
Sunset today: Niagara Falls vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls | 6:31 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 34m |
| Amherst | 6:30 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 34m |
| Buffalo | 6:30 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 34m |
| Cheektowaga | 6:30 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 34m |
| Rochester | 6:25 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 34m |
Niagara Falls sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 59m
- Latest sunset 8:59 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:40 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:36 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:49 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Niagara Falls (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:37 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 21m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:44 AM | 4:43 PM | 8h 59m |
Niagara Falls sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:31 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 34m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:32 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 31m | −2m 44s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:33 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 29m | −2m 44s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:34 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 26m | −2m 46s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:35 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 23m | −2m 45s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:36 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 20m | −2m 47s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:37 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 18m | −2m 47s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:38 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 15m | −2m 48s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:39 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 48s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:40 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 49s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:42 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 49s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:43 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 50s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:44 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 51s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:45 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 50s |
Twilight times in Niagara Falls today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:45 AM | 9:50 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:24 AM | 9:12 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:00 AM | 8:36 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:12 AM | 7:08 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:28 PM | 8:24 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Niagara Falls by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 03m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 56m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 12m |
| April | 6:58 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 07m |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 09m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 18m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 30m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 09m |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 13m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Niagara Falls
What time is sunset in Niagara Falls today?
Sunset in Niagara Falls, New York is at 8:05 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Niagara Falls today?
Sunrise in Niagara Falls is at 6:31 AM today, with 13h 34m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Niagara Falls tomorrow?
Sunrise in Niagara Falls tomorrow is at 6:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:04 PM.
What time is sunset in Niagara Falls tomorrow?
Sunset in Niagara Falls tomorrow is at 8:04 PM.
How long is the day in Niagara Falls today?
Niagara Falls gets 13h 34m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:31 AM and sunset at 8:05 PM.
When is golden hour in Niagara Falls?
The evening golden hour in Niagara Falls is about 7:28 PM to 8:24 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Niagara Falls?
The evening blue hour in Niagara Falls runs from about 8:24 PM to 8:36 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Niagara Falls?
After sunset at 8:05 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Niagara Falls at around 8:36 PM today.
When is solar noon in Niagara Falls?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Niagara Falls — is at 1:19 PM today.
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