Sunset & Sunrise Today in The Bronx, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in The Bronx: sunrise 6:00 AM, sunset 8:00 PM.
On Sunday, August 9, 2026, the sun sets over The Bronx at 8:01 PM, having risen at 5:59 AM. That works out to 14h 01m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above The Bronx at 1:01 PM.
The Bronx lies at latitude 40.85°, 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 2 minutes shorter and 15 seconds. This is summer in The Bronx, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in The Bronx runs from about 7:24 PM to 8:20 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:20 PM to 8:31 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in The Bronx is at 8:00 PM and sunrise at 6:00 AM — about 2m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in The Bronx drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in The Bronx, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in The Bronx ranges from as early as 4:27 PM (around December 2) 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 The Bronx today
Sunset today: The Bronx vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bronx | 5:59 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 01m |
| Parkchester | 5:59 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 01m |
| Fordham | 6:00 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 01m |
| Kings Bridge | 6:00 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 01m |
| Washington Heights | 6:00 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 01m |
The Bronx 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 4:27 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:23 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in The Bronx (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 | 8:30 PM | 15h 06m |
| 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 13m |
The Bronx sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 9 | 5:59 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 01m | — |
| Mon Aug 10 | 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 59m | −2m 16s |
| Tue Aug 11 | 6:01 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 56m | −2m 18s |
| Wed Aug 12 | 6:02 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 54m | −2m 19s |
| Thu Aug 13 | 6:03 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 52m | −2m 21s |
| Fri Aug 14 | 6:04 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 49m | −2m 21s |
| Sat Aug 15 | 6:05 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 47m | −2m 23s |
| Sun Aug 16 | 6:06 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 45m | −2m 23s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:07 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 42m | −2m 25s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:08 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 40m | −2m 26s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:09 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 37m | −2m 26s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:10 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 35m | −2m 28s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:11 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 32m | −2m 28s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:12 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 30m | −2m 30s |
Twilight times in The Bronx today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:12 AM | 9:47 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 9:08 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:29 AM | 8:31 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:40 AM | 6:37 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:24 PM | 8:20 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in The Bronx by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 17m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 06m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 16m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 54m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 02m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 18m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for The Bronx
What time is sunset in The Bronx today?
Sunset in The Bronx, New York is at 8:01 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in The Bronx today?
Sunrise in The Bronx is at 5:59 AM today, with 14h 01m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in The Bronx tomorrow?
Sunrise in The Bronx tomorrow is at 6:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:00 PM.
What time is sunset in The Bronx tomorrow?
Sunset in The Bronx tomorrow is at 8:00 PM.
How long is the day in The Bronx today?
The Bronx gets 14h 01m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:59 AM and sunset at 8:01 PM.
When is golden hour in The Bronx?
The evening golden hour in The Bronx is about 7:24 PM to 8:20 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in The Bronx?
The evening blue hour in The Bronx runs from about 8:20 PM to 8:31 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in The Bronx?
After sunset at 8:01 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in The Bronx at around 8:31 PM today.
When is solar noon in The Bronx?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over The Bronx — is at 1:01 PM today.
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