Sunrise & sunset times in Boston, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:20 and sets at 20:19 in Boston. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Boston
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Boston today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Boston when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Boston (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Boston’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:10 | 16:36 | 11:53 | 9h 26m |
| February | 06:40 | 17:16 | 11:58 | 10h 36m |
| March | 06:56 | 18:50 | 12:53 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:03 | 19:25 | 12:44 | 13h 22m |
| May | 05:22 | 19:59 | 12:40 | 14h 36m |
| June | 05:06 | 20:22 | 12:44 | 15h 16m |
| July | 05:20 | 20:19 | 12:50 | 14h 58m |
| August | 05:51 | 19:45 | 12:48 | 13h 53m |
| September | 06:24 | 18:53 | 12:39 | 12h 29m |
| October | 06:57 | 18:02 | 12:29 | 11h 04m |
| November | 06:35 | 16:22 | 11:28 | 9h 47m |
| December | 07:06 | 16:12 | 11:39 | 9h 05m |
Solar year in Boston (2026)
Day length in Boston swings by 6h 12m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Boston
Longest day in Boston: 15h 6m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 54m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 50m.
Moon tonight in Boston
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Boston today?▼
The sun rises at 05:20 America/New_York in Boston, United States today.
What time is sunset in Boston today?▼
The sun sets at 20:19 America/New_York in Boston today.
How long is the day in Boston today?▼
Daylight in Boston today lasts 14 hours and 59 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Boston?▼
The morning golden hour in Boston runs from 04:46 to 06:01, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:38 to 20:53.
What is the timezone of Boston?▼
Boston uses the America/New_York timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Boston?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Boston is 21 June 2026, with 15h 17m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Boston?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Boston is 21 December 2026, with 9h 05m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Boston?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Boston swings by 6h 12m.