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Boston Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Boston, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 9, 2026 in Boston, United States, sunrise is at 6:19 AM and sunset is at 7:07 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 12h 48m, solar noon is at 12:43 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:56 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:29 PM.
Local date
September 9, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Sep 9, 2026, 4:34 PM
Today’s solar times in Boston
Dawn
5:50 AM
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:56 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:29 PM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Dusk
7:35 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 48m
Solar noon
12:43 PM
Coordinates
42.3584, -71.0598
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 42.3584, longitude -71.0598, and the America/New_York time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Boston over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 9, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 48m |
| TomorrowSep 10, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 45m |
| +1 weekSep 16, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 28m |
| +1 monthOct 9, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 23m |
What these times mean
Boston changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Boston throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 35m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 22m |
| May | 5:24 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 35m |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:23 PM | 15h 16m |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 59m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 55m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 48m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:13 PM | 9h 06m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:08 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
8:26 PM
June 23
Longest day
15h 17m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 04m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Boston with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2040 | 2:09 PM | 80.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Jun 22, 2066 | 3:25 PM | 94.4% |
| May 11, 2078 | 1:56 PM | 107% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Boston today?
On September 9, 2026, sunrise in Boston, United States is at 6:19 AM and sunset is at 7:07 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in Boston today?
Today in Boston, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 48m.
When is golden hour in Boston?
Morning golden hour in Boston ends at 6:56 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:29 PM.
What time is solar noon in Boston?
Solar noon in Boston is at 12:43 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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