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Philadelphia Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Philadelphia, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 12, 2026 in Philadelphia, United States, sunrise is at 5:32 AM and sunset is at 8:30 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 14h 58m, solar noon is at 1:01 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:13 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:50 PM.
Local date
June 12, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Updated hourly
America/New_York
Today’s solar times in Philadelphia
Dawn
5:00 AM
Sunrise
5:32 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:13 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:50 PM
Sunset
8:30 PM
Dusk
9:03 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 58m
Solar noon
1:01 PM
Coordinates
39.9524, -75.1636
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 39.9524, longitude -75.1636, and the America/New_York time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Philadelphia over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 12, 2026 | 5:32 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 58m |
| TomorrowJun 13, 2026 | 5:32 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 59m |
| +1 weekJun 19, 2026 | 5:33 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 00m |
| +1 monthJul 12, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 48m |
What these times mean
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 39m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 23m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 59m |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 21m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:32 AM
June 11
Latest sunset
8:34 PM
June 22
Longest day
15h 01m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 20m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Philadelphia today?
On June 12, 2026, sunrise in Philadelphia, United States is at 5:32 AM and sunset is at 8:30 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in Philadelphia today?
Today in Philadelphia, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 58m.
When is golden hour in Philadelphia?
Morning golden hour in Philadelphia ends at 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:50 PM.
What time is solar noon in Philadelphia?
Solar noon in Philadelphia is at 1:01 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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