Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Seneca, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Seneca: sunrise 6:38 AM, sunset 7:52 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over West Seneca at 7:54 PM, having risen at 6:36 AM. That works out to 13h 17m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over West Seneca, is at 1:16 PM.
West Seneca lies at latitude 42.85°, 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 46 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in West Seneca move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for West Seneca's golden hour, about 7:17 PM to 8:13 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:13 PM to 8:24 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Seneca is at 7:52 PM and sunrise at 6:38 AM — about 2m 46s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in West Seneca drift across the whole year.
It's summer in West Seneca right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in West Seneca ranges from as early as 4:40 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:57 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 20m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 00m.
Moon in West Seneca today
Sunset today: West Seneca vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca | 6:36 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 17m |
| Cheektowaga | 6:36 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 17m |
| Buffalo | 6:37 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 17m |
| Amherst | 6:36 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 17m |
| Niagara Falls | 6:37 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 18m |
West Seneca sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 20m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 00m
- Latest sunset 8:57 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:40 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:36 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:48 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in West Seneca (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 20m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 00m |
West Seneca sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:36 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 17m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:38 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 46s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:39 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 47s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 48s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:41 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 47s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:42 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 49s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:43 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 49s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:44 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 49s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:45 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 50s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:46 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 50s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:47 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 50s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:48 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 51s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:49 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 51s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:50 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 51s |
Twilight times in West Seneca today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:54 AM | 9:36 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:31 AM | 8:59 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:07 AM | 8:24 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:18 AM | 7:13 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:17 PM | 8:13 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in West Seneca by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 05m |
| February | 7:30 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 6:57 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 07m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 16m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 28m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 09m |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 15m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for West Seneca
What time is sunset in West Seneca today?
Sunset in West Seneca, New York is at 7:54 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in West Seneca today?
Sunrise in West Seneca is at 6:36 AM today, with 13h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Seneca tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Seneca tomorrow is at 6:38 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:52 PM.
What time is sunset in West Seneca tomorrow?
Sunset in West Seneca tomorrow is at 7:52 PM.
How long is the day in West Seneca today?
West Seneca gets 13h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:36 AM and sunset at 7:54 PM.
When is golden hour in West Seneca?
The evening golden hour in West Seneca is about 7:17 PM to 8:13 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in West Seneca?
The evening blue hour in West Seneca runs from about 8:13 PM to 8:24 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Seneca?
After sunset at 7:54 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Seneca at around 8:24 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Seneca?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Seneca — is at 1:16 PM today.
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