Sunset & Sunrise Today in South Burlington, Vermont
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in South Burlington: sunrise 7:09 AM, sunset 6:06 PM.
South Burlington, Vermont sees the sun come up at 7:08 AM and go down at 6:07 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026 — 10h 59m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above South Burlington at 12:38 PM.
Sitting at 44.47° latitude puts South Burlington 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 59 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in South Burlington move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in South Burlington this evening is roughly 5:29 PM–6:26 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in South Burlington is at 6:06 PM and sunrise at 7:09 AM — about 2m 58s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in South Burlington drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in South Burlington, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in South Burlington ranges from as early as 4:12 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:41 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 32m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 49m.
Moon in South Burlington today
Sunset today: South Burlington vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| Burlington | 7:08 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 59m |
| Essex Junction | 7:07 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| Colchester | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| Rutland | 7:06 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 01m |
South Burlington sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 32m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 49m
- Latest sunset 8:41 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:12 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in South Burlington (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 | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 49m |
South Burlington sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 58s |
| 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 | 6:01 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 57s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:14 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 56s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:15 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 55s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:17 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 | 5:53 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 53s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:21 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 52s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:22 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 27m | −2m 50s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 24m | −2m 50s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:25 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 22m | −2m 49s |
Twilight times in South Burlington today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:31 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 South Burlington by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 4:23 PM | 8h 54m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 50m |
| March | 6:30 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 | 8:30 PM | 15h 18m |
| July | 5:12 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 11m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:14 PM | 9h 04m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for South Burlington
What time is sunset in South Burlington today?
Sunset in South Burlington, 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 South Burlington today?
Sunrise in South Burlington is at 7:08 AM today, with 10h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in South Burlington tomorrow?
Sunrise in South Burlington tomorrow is at 7:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
What time is sunset in South Burlington tomorrow?
Sunset in South Burlington tomorrow is at 6:06 PM.
How long is the day in South Burlington today?
South Burlington gets 10h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 6:07 PM.
When is golden hour in South Burlington?
The evening golden hour in South Burlington is about 5:29 PM to 6:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in South Burlington?
The evening blue hour in South Burlington runs from about 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in South Burlington?
After sunset at 6:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in South Burlington at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in South Burlington?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over South Burlington — is at 12:38 PM today.
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