Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bensalem: sunrise 7:11 AM, sunset 6:18 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Bensalem at 6:19 PM, having risen at 7:10 AM. That works out to 11h 09m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Bensalem, is at 12:45 PM.
Bensalem lies at latitude 40.10°, 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 33 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Bensalem move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Bensalem this evening is roughly 5:43 PM–6:37 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:37 PM to 6:47 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bensalem is at 6:18 PM and sunrise at 7:11 AM — about 2m 32s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bensalem drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Bensalem, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bensalem ranges from as early as 4:33 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 01m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 18m.
Moon in Bensalem today
Sunset today: Bensalem vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem | 7:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 09m |
| Somerton | 7:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 09m |
| Levittown | 7:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 08m |
| Oxford Circle | 7:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m |
| Abington | 7:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m |
Bensalem sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 01m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 18m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:33 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:30 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:28 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bensalem (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:31 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 01m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 18m |
Bensalem sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 09m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 32s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:12 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 32s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:13 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 32s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:14 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 30s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:16 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 31s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:17 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 29s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:18 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 29s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 28s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:20 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 28s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:21 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 26s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:22 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 26s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 25s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:24 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 24s |
Twilight times in Bensalem today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:40 AM | 7:50 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:11 AM | 7:18 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:42 AM | 6:47 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:53 AM | 7:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:43 PM | 6:37 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bensalem by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 22m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 09m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 54m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 49m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 57m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 15m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 31m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bensalem
What time is sunset in Bensalem today?
Sunset in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is at 6:19 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bensalem today?
Sunrise in Bensalem is at 7:10 AM today, with 11h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bensalem tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bensalem tomorrow is at 7:11 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:18 PM.
What time is sunset in Bensalem tomorrow?
Sunset in Bensalem tomorrow is at 6:18 PM.
How long is the day in Bensalem today?
Bensalem gets 11h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:10 AM and sunset at 6:19 PM.
When is golden hour in Bensalem?
The evening golden hour in Bensalem is about 5:43 PM to 6:37 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bensalem?
The evening blue hour in Bensalem runs from about 6:37 PM to 6:47 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bensalem?
After sunset at 6:19 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bensalem at around 6:47 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bensalem?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bensalem — is at 12:45 PM today.
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