Sunset & Sunrise Today in Staten Island, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Staten Island: sunrise 5:39 AM, sunset 8:25 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Staten Island is at 8:25 PM and sunrise was at 5:39 AM, giving Staten Island 14h 46m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Staten Island at 1:02 PM.
Staten Island lies at latitude 40.56°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Staten Island move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Staten Island's golden hour, about 7:46 PM to 8:45 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:45 PM to 8:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Staten Island is at 8:25 PM and sunrise at 5:39 AM — about 1m 24s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Staten Island drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Staten Island, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Staten Island ranges from as early as 4:29 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 04m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 15m.
Moon in Staten Island today
Sunset today: Staten Island vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staten Island | 5:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 46m |
| Bayonne | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| Elizabeth | 5:39 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 47m |
| Sunset Park | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| Borough Park | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
Staten Island sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 04m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 15m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:29 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:25 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Staten Island (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:26 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 04m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 15m |
Staten Island sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 46m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 24s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:40 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 27s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:41 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 29s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:42 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 32s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:43 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 35s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:43 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 37s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:44 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 40s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:45 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 42s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:46 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 44s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 47s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:48 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:49 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:50 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 53s |
Twilight times in Staten Island today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:39 AM | 10:24 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:25 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:06 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:18 AM | 6:18 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 Staten Island.
Sunrise & sunset in Staten Island by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 08m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 52m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 00m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 6:24 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 28m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Staten Island.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Staten Island
What time is sunset in Staten Island today?
Sunset in Staten Island, 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 Staten Island today?
Sunrise in Staten Island is at 5:39 AM today, with 14h 46m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Staten Island tomorrow?
Sunrise in Staten Island tomorrow is at 5:39 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Staten Island tomorrow?
Sunset in Staten Island tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
How long is the day in Staten Island today?
Staten Island gets 14h 46m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:39 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Staten Island?
The evening golden hour in Staten Island is about 7:46 PM to 8:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Staten Island?
The evening blue hour in Staten Island runs from about 8:45 PM to 8:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Staten Island?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Staten Island at around 8:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Staten Island?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Staten Island — is at 1:02 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Staten Island
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Sunset card for Staten Island
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