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Sunrise and sunset in Boston, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:54 AM–7:32 AM and 5:31 PM–6:09 PM
Times are local time in Boston. Current time in Boston →
Sunrise and sunset in Boston through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 46m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 6m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 4:39 PM | 10h 21m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 48m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 4:14 PM | 9h 19m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 4:13 PM | 9h 6m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:14 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 8m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 25m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 59m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 34m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 13m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 42m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 21m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 3m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:24 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 35m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:11 AM | 8:15 PM | 15h 4m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:08 AM | 8:23 PM | 15h 16m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:12 AM | 8:26 PM | 15h 14m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:21 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 59m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 28m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 56m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 11m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 32m |
Calculated for 42.36°N, 71.06°W, including daylight saving time where Boston uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Boston this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 17m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 4m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:08 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 8:26 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Boston today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 6:09 PM in Boston, giving 11 hours 15 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Boston?
The longest day in Boston in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Boston?
The shortest day in Boston in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Boston?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:08 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 8:26 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Boston?
Today, golden hour in Boston is from sunrise (6:54 AM) to 7:32 AM in the morning, and from 5:31 PM to sunset (6:09 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.