Sunset & Sunrise Today in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Norristown: sunrise 7:13 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Norristown at 6:21 PM, having risen at 7:12 AM. That works out to 11h 09m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Norristown at 12:47 PM.
Sitting at 40.12° latitude puts Norristown 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 2 minutes shorter and 33 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Norristown keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Norristown this evening is roughly 5:45 PM–6:38 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:38 PM to 6:49 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Norristown is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 7:13 AM — about 2m 32s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Norristown drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Norristown, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Norristown ranges from as early as 4:35 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:34 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 01m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 18m.
Moon in Norristown today
Sunset today: Norristown vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown | 7:12 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 09m |
| Havertown | 7:11 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 09m |
| West Oak Lane | 7:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m |
| Abington | 7:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m |
| Olney | 7:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 09m |
Norristown sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 01m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 18m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:35 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:31 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Norristown (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:32 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 01m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 18m |
Norristown sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:12 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 09m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:13 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 32s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:14 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 32s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:15 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 32s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:16 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 31s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:17 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 30s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 30s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:19 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 29s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:20 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 28s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:21 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 28s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:23 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 27s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:24 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 25s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:25 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 25s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:26 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 24s |
Twilight times in Norristown today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:41 AM | 7:51 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:13 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:44 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:54 AM | 7:48 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:45 PM | 6:38 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Norristown by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 22m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 09m |
| March | 6:34 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 54m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 49m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 58m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 15m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 31m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Norristown
What time is sunset in Norristown today?
Sunset in Norristown, Pennsylvania is at 6:21 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Norristown today?
Sunrise in Norristown is at 7:12 AM today, with 11h 09m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Norristown tomorrow?
Sunrise in Norristown tomorrow is at 7:13 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in Norristown tomorrow?
Sunset in Norristown tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in Norristown today?
Norristown gets 11h 09m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:12 AM and sunset at 6:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Norristown?
The evening golden hour in Norristown is about 5:45 PM to 6:38 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Norristown?
The evening blue hour in Norristown runs from about 6:38 PM to 6:49 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Norristown?
After sunset at 6:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Norristown at around 6:49 PM today.
When is solar noon in Norristown?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Norristown — is at 12:47 PM today.
Nearest cities to Norristown
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