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Queens Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Queens, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 9, 2026 in Queens, United States, sunrise is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 8:03 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 14h 02m, solar noon is at 1:02 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:39 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:25 PM.
Local date
August 9, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Updated hourly
America/New_York
Today’s solar times in Queens
Dawn
5:31 AM
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:39 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:25 PM
Sunset
8:03 PM
Dusk
8:33 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 02m
Solar noon
1:02 PM
Coordinates
40.6815, -73.8365
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 40.6815, longitude -73.8365, and the America/New_York time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Queens over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 9, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 02m |
| TomorrowAug 10, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 00m |
| +1 weekAug 16, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 46m |
| +1 monthSep 8, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 48m |
What these times mean
Queens 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 Queens throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 35m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 17m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 27m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 04m |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 49m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 49m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 56m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 17m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:25 AM
June 7
Latest sunset
8:31 PM
June 21
Longest day
15h 05m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 15m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Queens today?
On August 9, 2026, sunrise in Queens, United States is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 8:03 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in Queens today?
Today in Queens, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 02m.
When is golden hour in Queens?
Morning golden hour in Queens ends at 6:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:25 PM.
What time is solar noon in Queens?
Solar noon in Queens is at 1:02 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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