Sunset & Sunrise Today in Washington Heights, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Washington Heights: sunrise 5:38 AM, sunset 8:25 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Washington Heights is at 8:25 PM and sunrise was at 5:37 AM, giving Washington Heights 14h 48m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Washington Heights, is at 1:01 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 1 minute shorter and 22 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 7:46 PM to 8:46 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:46 PM to 8:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Washington Heights is at 8:25 PM and sunrise at 5:38 AM — about 1m 25s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Washington Heights drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Washington Heights, the season of long evenings. 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 | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m |
| Fordham | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m |
| Kings Bridge | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m |
| Harlem | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m |
| The Bronx | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m |
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 (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:27 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:23 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 25s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 28s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:39 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:40 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 33s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:41 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 36s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:42 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 39s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:43 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 40s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 44s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 45s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:45 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 48s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:46 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 50s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:47 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 53s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 54s |
Twilight times in Washington Heights today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:36 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:23 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:04 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:16 AM | 6:16 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:46 PM | 8:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Washington Heights.
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 in Washington Heights.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Washington Heights
What time is sunset in Washington Heights today?
Sunset in Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights today?
Sunrise in Washington Heights is at 5:37 AM today, with 14h 48m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Washington Heights tomorrow?
Sunrise in Washington Heights tomorrow is at 5:38 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Washington Heights tomorrow?
Sunset in Washington Heights tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
How long is the day in Washington Heights today?
Washington Heights gets 14h 48m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:37 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Washington Heights?
The evening golden hour in Washington Heights is about 7:46 PM to 8:46 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 8:46 PM to 8:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Washington Heights?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Washington Heights at around 8:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Washington Heights?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Washington Heights — is at 1:01 PM today.
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