Sunset & Sunrise Today in Washington Heights, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Washington Heights: sunrise 6:20 AM, sunset 7:30 PM.
Today, Saturday, August 29, sunset in Washington Heights is at 7:32 PM and sunrise was at 6:19 AM, giving Washington Heights 13h 12m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Washington Heights, is at 12:56 PM.
Washington Heights 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 34 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Washington Heights move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Washington Heights's golden hour, about 6:56 PM to 7:50 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:50 PM to 8:01 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Washington Heights is at 7:30 PM and sunrise at 6:20 AM — about 2m 35s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Washington Heights drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Washington Heights right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Washington Heights ranges from as early as 4:27 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 06m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 13m.
Moon in Washington Heights today
Sunset today: Washington Heights vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Heights | 6:19 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 12m |
| Fordham | 6:19 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 12m |
| Kings Bridge | 6:19 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 12m |
| Mott Haven | 6:19 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 12m |
| Harlem | 6:20 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 12m |
Washington Heights sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 06m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 13m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:27 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:23 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Washington Heights (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:59 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 | 7:17 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 13m |
Washington Heights sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:19 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 12m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:20 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 35s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:21 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:22 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 36s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:23 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 37s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 36s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:25 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 38s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:26 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 37s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:27 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 38s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:28 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 39s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:29 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 38s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:30 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 39s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:31 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 40s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:32 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 39s |
Twilight times in Washington Heights today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:41 AM | 9:10 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:17 AM | 8:35 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:51 AM | 8:01 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:01 AM | 6:55 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:56 PM | 7:50 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Washington Heights by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 17m |
| February | 7:06 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 | 5:54 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 54m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 02m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 8:11 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 | 7:01 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Washington Heights
What time is sunset in Washington Heights today?
Sunset in Washington Heights, New York is at 7:32 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Washington Heights today?
Sunrise in Washington Heights is at 6:19 AM today, with 13h 12m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Washington Heights tomorrow?
Sunrise in Washington Heights tomorrow is at 6:20 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:30 PM.
What time is sunset in Washington Heights tomorrow?
Sunset in Washington Heights tomorrow is at 7:30 PM.
How long is the day in Washington Heights today?
Washington Heights gets 13h 12m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:19 AM and sunset at 7:32 PM.
When is golden hour in Washington Heights?
The evening golden hour in Washington Heights is about 6:56 PM to 7:50 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Washington Heights?
The evening blue hour in Washington Heights runs from about 7:50 PM to 8:01 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Washington Heights?
After sunset at 7:32 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Washington Heights at around 8:01 PM today.
When is solar noon in Washington Heights?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Washington Heights — is at 12:56 PM today.
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