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Sunrise and sunset in New York, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:04 AM–7:41 AM and 5:45 PM–6:22 PM
Times are local time in New York. Current time in New York →
Sunrise and sunset in New York through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 47m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 10m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 27m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 56m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 29m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 17m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 19m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 34m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 6m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 39m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 16m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 40m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 17m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 56m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 26m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 53m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:25 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 4m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 3m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 49m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 20m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 49m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 7m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 30m |
Calculated for 40.71°N, 74.01°W, including daylight saving time where New York uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in New York this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 6m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 15m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:25 AM on June 10
- Latest sunset: 8:32 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in New York today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 6:22 PM in New York, giving 11 hours 17 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in New York?
The longest day in New York in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in New York?
The shortest day in New York in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in New York?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:25 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset is 8:32 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in New York?
Today, golden hour in New York is from sunrise (7:04 AM) to 7:41 AM in the morning, and from 5:45 PM to sunset (6:22 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.