Sunrise & sunset times in Brooklyn, United States
On Thursday 18 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:24 and sets at 20:29 in Brooklyn. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Brooklyn
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Golden hour in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Brooklyn (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Brooklyn’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:17 | 16:53 | 12:05 | 9h 35m |
| February | 06:49 | 17:30 | 12:09 | 10h 41m |
| March | 07:07 | 19:02 | 13:04 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:17 | 19:35 | 12:55 | 13h 18m |
| May | 05:38 | 20:05 | 12:52 | 14h 27m |
| June | 05:24 | 20:28 | 12:56 | 15h 04m |
| July | 05:37 | 20:25 | 13:01 | 14h 47m |
| August | 06:06 | 19:53 | 13:00 | 13h 47m |
| September | 06:36 | 19:04 | 12:50 | 12h 28m |
| October | 07:07 | 18:15 | 12:41 | 11h 08m |
| November | 06:42 | 16:37 | 11:40 | 9h 55m |
| December | 07:12 | 16:29 | 11:51 | 9h 16m |
Solar year in Brooklyn (2026)
Day length in Brooklyn swings by 5h 50m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Brooklyn
Longest day in Brooklyn: 14h 55m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 5m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 55m.
Moon tonight in Brooklyn
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Brooklyn today?▼
The sun rises at 05:24 America/New_York in Brooklyn, United States today.
What time is sunset in Brooklyn today?▼
The sun sets at 20:29 America/New_York in Brooklyn today.
How long is the day in Brooklyn today?▼
Daylight in Brooklyn today lasts 15 hours and 5 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Brooklyn?▼
The morning golden hour in Brooklyn runs from 04:51 to 06:05, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:48 to 21:02.
What is the timezone of Brooklyn?▼
Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Brooklyn is 21 June 2026, with 15h 05m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Brooklyn?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Brooklyn is 21 December 2026, with 9h 16m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Brooklyn?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Brooklyn swings by 5h 50m.