Sunset & Sunrise Today in Queens, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Queens: sunrise 7:07 AM, sunset 6:13 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Queens is at 6:14 PM and sunrise was at 7:06 AM, giving Queens 11h 07m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Queens falls at 12:41 PM.
Because Queens is at 40.68° (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. This is autumn in Queens, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Queens's golden hour, about 5:38 PM to 6:32 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:32 PM to 6:42 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Queens is at 6:13 PM and sunrise at 7:07 AM — about 2m 36s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Queens drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Queens, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Queens ranges from as early as 4:27 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 04m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 14m.
Moon in Queens today
Sunset today: Queens vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| Ozone Park | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| South Ozone Park | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| Woodhaven | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
| Richmond Hill | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 07m |
Queens sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 04m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 14m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:27 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:23 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Queens (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 | 5:24 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 | 4:30 PM | 9h 14m |
Queens 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 | 6:13 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:08 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 35s |
| 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 34s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:12 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 33s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:13 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 33s |
| 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 31s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:16 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 31s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:17 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 30s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:18 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:20 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:21 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 27s |
Twilight times in Queens today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:35 AM | 7:45 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:07 AM | 7:14 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:38 AM | 6:42 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:49 AM | 7:42 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 Queens by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 07m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:19 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 01m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 28m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Queens
What time is sunset in Queens today?
Sunset in Queens, 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 Queens today?
Sunrise in Queens is at 7:06 AM today, with 11h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Queens tomorrow?
Sunrise in Queens tomorrow is at 7:07 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:13 PM.
What time is sunset in Queens tomorrow?
Sunset in Queens tomorrow is at 6:13 PM.
How long is the day in Queens today?
Queens gets 11h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:06 AM and sunset at 6:14 PM.
When is golden hour in Queens?
The evening golden hour in Queens is about 5:38 PM to 6:32 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Queens?
The evening blue hour in Queens runs from about 6:32 PM to 6:42 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Queens?
After sunset at 6:14 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Queens at around 6:42 PM today.
When is solar noon in Queens?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Queens — is at 12:41 PM today.
Nearest cities to Queens
- Ozone ParkNY
- South Ozone ParkNY
- WoodhavenNY
- Richmond HillNY
- JamaicaNY
- BriarwoodNY
- Forest HillsNY
- East New YorkNY
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