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New York City, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in New York City, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 4, 2026 in New York City, United States, sunrise is at 6:30 AM and sunset is at 4:50 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 10h 20m, solar noon is at 11:40 AM, morning golden hour ends at 7:10 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:11 PM.
Local date
November 4, 2026
Time zone
EST
Last refreshed
Nov 4, 2026, 8:51 AM
Today’s solar times in New York City
Dawn
6:02 AM
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:10 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:11 PM
Sunset
4:50 PM
Dusk
5:19 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 20m
Solar noon
11:40 AM
Coordinates
40.7143, -74.0060
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 40.7143, longitude -74.0060, and the America/New_York time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in New York City over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 4, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 20m |
| TomorrowNov 5, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 17m |
| +1 weekNov 11, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 04m |
| +1 monthDec 4, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 25m |
What these times mean
New York City 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 New York City throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 35m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 17m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 27m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 04m |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 49m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 49m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 56m |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 17m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:25 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
8:32 PM
June 22
Longest day
15h 06m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 15m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from New York City with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2040 | 2:09 PM | 80.7% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
| May 11, 2078 | 1:56 PM | 107% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in New York City today?
On November 4, 2026, sunrise in New York City, United States is at 6:30 AM and sunset is at 4:50 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in New York City today?
Today in New York City, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 20m.
When is golden hour in New York City?
Morning golden hour in New York City ends at 7:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:11 PM.
What time is solar noon in New York City?
Solar noon in New York City is at 11:40 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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