Sunset & Sunrise Today in Essex Junction, Vermont
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Essex Junction: sunrise 7:09 AM, sunset 6:06 PM.
In Essex Junction, Vermont, the sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 6:07 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 10h 59m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Essex Junction, is at 12:38 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 2 minutes shorter and 59 seconds. This is autumn 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 5:29 PM to 6:26 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Essex Junction is at 6:06 PM and sunrise at 7:09 AM — about 2m 59s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Essex Junction drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Essex Junction, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:07 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| South Burlington | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| Colchester | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| Burlington | 7:08 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 59m |
| Rutland | 7:06 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 01m |
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 (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:12 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:07 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 59s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:10 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 58s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:11 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 57s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:13 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 57s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:14 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 56s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:15 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 55s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:16 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 54s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:18 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 54s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:19 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 53s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:20 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 52s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:22 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 27m | −2m 51s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 24m | −2m 50s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:24 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 22m | −2m 50s |
Twilight times in Essex Junction today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:44 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:04 AM | 7:11 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:38 AM | 6:37 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:49 AM | 7:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:29 PM | 6:26 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Essex Junction
What time is sunset in Essex Junction today?
Sunset in Essex Junction, Vermont is at 6:07 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 7:07 AM today, with 10h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Essex Junction tomorrow?
Sunrise in Essex Junction tomorrow is at 7:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Essex Junction tomorrow?
Sunset in Essex Junction tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
How long is the day in Essex Junction today?
Essex Junction gets 10h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:07 AM and sunset at 6:07 PM.
When is golden hour in Essex Junction?
The evening golden hour in Essex Junction is about 5:29 PM to 6:26 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 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Essex Junction?
After sunset at 6:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Essex Junction at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in Essex Junction?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Essex Junction — is at 12:38 PM today.
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