Sunset & Sunrise Today in Troy, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Troy: sunrise 6:11 AM, sunset 7:42 PM.
In Troy, New York, the sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 7:43 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 33m of daylight. Local solar noon in Troy falls at 12:57 PM.
Because Troy is at 42.73° (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 41 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Troy keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Troy runs from about 7:06 PM to 8:02 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:02 PM to 8:14 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Troy is at 7:42 PM and sunrise at 6:11 AM — about 2m 41s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Troy drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Troy, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Troy ranges from as early as 4:20 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:36 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 19m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 01m.
Moon in Troy today
Sunset today: Troy vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6:10 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 33m |
| West Albany | 6:10 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 33m |
| Albany | 6:10 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 33m |
| Schenectady | 6:11 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 33m |
| North Chicopee | 6:06 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 31m |
Troy sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 19m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 01m
- Latest sunset 8:36 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:20 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:16 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Troy (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:17 AM | 8:36 PM | 15h 19m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 01m |
Troy sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:10 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 33m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:11 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 30m | −2m 41s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 28m | −2m 42s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:13 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 25m | −2m 43s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:14 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 44s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:15 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 20m | −2m 44s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:16 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 45s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:17 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 46s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:18 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 46s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 47s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:20 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 47s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:22 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 48s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 48s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:24 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 48s |
Twilight times in Troy today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:25 AM | 9:27 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:03 AM | 8:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:39 AM | 8:14 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:51 AM | 6:47 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:06 PM | 8:02 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Troy by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 05m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:26 PM | 15h 06m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:36 PM | 15h 15m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 28m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 15m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Troy
What time is sunset in Troy today?
Sunset in Troy, New York is at 7:43 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Troy today?
Sunrise in Troy is at 6:10 AM today, with 13h 33m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Troy tomorrow?
Sunrise in Troy tomorrow is at 6:11 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
What time is sunset in Troy tomorrow?
Sunset in Troy tomorrow is at 7:42 PM.
How long is the day in Troy today?
Troy gets 13h 33m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:10 AM and sunset at 7:43 PM.
When is golden hour in Troy?
The evening golden hour in Troy is about 7:06 PM to 8:02 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Troy?
The evening blue hour in Troy runs from about 8:02 PM to 8:14 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Troy?
After sunset at 7:43 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Troy at around 8:14 PM today.
When is solar noon in Troy?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Troy — is at 12:57 PM today.
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