Sunset & Sunrise Today in Williamsburg, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Williamsburg: sunrise 7:08 AM, sunset 6:13 PM.
In Williamsburg, New York, the sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 6:15 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 07m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Williamsburg at 12:41 PM.
Because Williamsburg is at 40.71° (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 36 seconds. This is autumn in Williamsburg, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Williamsburg's golden hour, about 5:39 PM to 6:32 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:32 PM to 6:43 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Williamsburg is at 6:13 PM and sunrise at 7:08 AM — about 2m 36s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Williamsburg drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Williamsburg, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Williamsburg ranges from as early as 4:27 PM (around December 6) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 05m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 14m.
Moon in Williamsburg today
Sunset today: Williamsburg vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m |
| Greenpoint | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m |
| Sunnyside | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m |
| Sunnyside | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m |
| East Village | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m |
Williamsburg sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 05m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 14m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:27 PM (December 6)
- Earliest sunrise 5:24 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Williamsburg (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 | 5:25 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 05m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 14m |
Williamsburg sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:08 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:09 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 36s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:10 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 34s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:11 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:12 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 33s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:13 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 33s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:14 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 32s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:16 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 32s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:17 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 31s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:18 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 30s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:19 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:20 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:21 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 27s |
Twilight times in Williamsburg today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:35 AM | 7:46 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:07 AM | 7:14 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:39 AM | 6:43 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:49 AM | 7:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:39 PM | 6:32 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Williamsburg by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 18m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 07m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:54 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 53m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 01m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 18m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Williamsburg
What time is sunset in Williamsburg today?
Sunset in Williamsburg, New York is at 6:15 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Williamsburg today?
Sunrise in Williamsburg is at 7:07 AM today, with 11h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Williamsburg tomorrow?
Sunrise in Williamsburg tomorrow is at 7:08 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:13 PM.
What time is sunset in Williamsburg tomorrow?
Sunset in Williamsburg tomorrow is at 6:13 PM.
How long is the day in Williamsburg today?
Williamsburg gets 11h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:07 AM and sunset at 6:15 PM.
When is golden hour in Williamsburg?
The evening golden hour in Williamsburg is about 5:39 PM to 6:32 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Williamsburg?
The evening blue hour in Williamsburg runs from about 6:32 PM to 6:43 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Williamsburg?
After sunset at 6:15 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Williamsburg at around 6:43 PM today.
When is solar noon in Williamsburg?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Williamsburg — is at 12:41 PM today.
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