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New York City Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in New York City, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 12, 2026 in New York City, United States, sunrise is at 6:04 AM and sunset is at 8:00 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 13h 56m, solar noon is at 1:02 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:42 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:22 PM.
Local date
August 12, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Updated hourly
America/New_York
Today’s solar times in New York City
Dawn
5:34 AM
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:42 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:22 PM
Sunset
8:00 PM
Dusk
8:29 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 56m
Solar noon
1:02 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 12, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 56m |
| TomorrowAug 13, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 53m |
| +1 weekAug 19, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 39m |
| +1 monthSep 11, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 40m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in New York City today?
On August 12, 2026, sunrise in New York City, United States is at 6:04 AM and sunset is at 8:00 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 13h 56m.
When is golden hour in New York City?
Morning golden hour in New York City ends at 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:22 PM.
What time is solar noon in New York City?
Solar noon in New York City is at 1:02 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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