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South Boston, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in South Boston, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in South Boston, United States, sunrise is at 6:57 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 11h 06m, solar noon is at 12:31 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:36 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:26 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 10:49 AM
Today’s solar times in South Boston
Dawn
6:29 AM
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:36 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:26 PM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Dusk
6:32 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 06m
Solar noon
12:31 PM
Coordinates
42.3334, -71.0495
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 42.3334, longitude -71.0495, and the America/New_York time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in South Boston over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 06m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 04m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 47m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 50m |
What these times mean
South 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 South Boston throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 26m |
| 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 | 6:57 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 05m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from South 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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in South Boston today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in South Boston, United States is at 6:57 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in South Boston today?
Today in South Boston, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 06m.
When is golden hour in South Boston?
Morning golden hour in South Boston ends at 7:36 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:26 PM.
What time is solar noon in South Boston?
Solar noon in South Boston is at 12:31 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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