Sunset & Sunrise Today in Essex Junction, Vermont
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Essex Junction: sunrise 5:23 AM, sunset 8:33 PM.
In Essex Junction, Vermont, the sun rises at 5:22 AM and sets at 8:34 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 15h 11m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Essex Junction, is at 12:58 PM.
Essex Junction lies at latitude 44.49°, 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 1 minute shorter and 35 seconds. This is summer in Essex Junction, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Essex Junction's golden hour, about 7:51 PM to 8:56 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:56 PM to 9:10 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Essex Junction is at 8:33 PM and sunrise at 5:23 AM — about 1m 38s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Essex Junction drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Essex Junction, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Essex Junction ranges from as early as 4:12 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:41 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 32m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 49m.
Moon in Essex Junction today
Sunset today: Essex Junction vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Junction | 5:22 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 11m |
| South Burlington | 5:22 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 11m |
| Colchester | 5:22 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 12m |
| Burlington | 5:22 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 11m |
| Rutland | 5:24 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 05m |
Essex Junction sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 32m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 49m
- Latest sunset 8:41 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:12 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (around January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Essex Junction (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:08 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 32m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 49m |
Essex Junction sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:22 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 11m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:23 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 10m | −1m 38s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:24 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 08m | −1m 42s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 06m | −1m 45s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 05m | −1m 48s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:26 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 03m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:27 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 01m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:28 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 59m | −1m 57s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:29 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 57m | −1m 59s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:30 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 55m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:32 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 53m | −2m 05s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:33 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 51m | −2m 07s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:34 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 49m | −2m 09s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:35 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 46m | −2m 12s |
Twilight times in Essex Junction today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:04 AM | 10:51 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:00 AM | 9:55 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:46 AM | 9:10 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:00 AM | 6:04 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:51 PM | 8:56 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Essex Junction.
Sunrise & sunset in Essex Junction by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 4:23 PM | 8h 53m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 50m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 10m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 13m |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 18m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 28m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 37m |
| September | 6:15 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 13m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 10m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:13 PM | 9h 04m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Essex Junction.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Essex Junction
What time is sunset in Essex Junction today?
Sunset in Essex Junction, Vermont is at 8:34 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Essex Junction today?
Sunrise in Essex Junction is at 5:22 AM today, with 15h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Essex Junction tomorrow?
Sunrise in Essex Junction tomorrow is at 5:23 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
What time is sunset in Essex Junction tomorrow?
Sunset in Essex Junction tomorrow is at 8:33 PM.
How long is the day in Essex Junction today?
Essex Junction gets 15h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:22 AM and sunset at 8:34 PM.
When is golden hour in Essex Junction?
The evening golden hour in Essex Junction is about 7:51 PM to 8:56 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Essex Junction?
The evening blue hour in Essex Junction runs from about 8:56 PM to 9:10 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Essex Junction?
After sunset at 8:34 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Essex Junction at around 9:10 PM today.
When is solar noon in Essex Junction?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Essex Junction — is at 12:58 PM today.
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