Sunset & Sunrise Today in Yonkers, New York
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Yonkers: sunrise 5:37 AM, sunset 8:25 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Yonkers is at 8:25 PM and sunrise was at 5:36 AM, giving Yonkers 14h 48m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Yonkers, is at 1:01 PM.
Sitting at 40.93° latitude puts Yonkers in the mid-latitudes — 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 Yonkers move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Yonkers runs from about 7:46 PM to 8:46 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:46 PM to 8:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Yonkers is at 8:25 PM and sunrise at 5:37 AM — about 1m 25s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Yonkers drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Yonkers, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Yonkers ranges from as early as 4:27 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 06m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 13m.
Moon in Yonkers today
Sunset today: Yonkers vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers | 5:36 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m |
| Mount Vernon | 5:36 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m |
| Mount Vernon | 5:36 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m |
| Kings Bridge | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m |
| Fordham | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m |
Yonkers sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 06m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 13m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:27 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:23 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Yonkers (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 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 13m |
Yonkers sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:36 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 25s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 28s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:39 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 31s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:40 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 34s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:41 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 36s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:41 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 38s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:42 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 41s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:43 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 44s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 46s |
| 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 51s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:47 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 52s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 55s |
Twilight times in Yonkers today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:35 AM | 10:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:23 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:03 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 Yonkers.
Sunrise & sunset in Yonkers 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 | 5:53 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 54m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 03m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 19m |
| 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 | 4:27 PM | 9h 26m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Yonkers.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Yonkers
What time is sunset in Yonkers today?
Sunset in Yonkers, 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 Yonkers today?
Sunrise in Yonkers is at 5:36 AM today, with 14h 48m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Yonkers tomorrow?
Sunrise in Yonkers tomorrow is at 5:37 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Yonkers tomorrow?
Sunset in Yonkers tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
How long is the day in Yonkers today?
Yonkers gets 14h 48m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:36 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Yonkers?
The evening golden hour in Yonkers is about 7:46 PM to 8:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Yonkers?
The evening blue hour in Yonkers runs from about 8:46 PM to 8:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Yonkers?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Yonkers at around 8:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Yonkers?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Yonkers — is at 1:01 PM today.
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