Sunrise & sunset times in Manhattan, United States
On Thursday 18 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:24 and sets at 20:30 in Manhattan. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Manhattan
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Manhattan 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 Manhattan when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Manhattan (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Manhattan’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 40m |
| March | 07:07 | 19:02 | 13:04 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:16 | 19:35 | 12:55 | 13h 18m |
| May | 05:38 | 20:06 | 12:52 | 14h 27m |
| June | 05:23 | 20:29 | 12:56 | 15h 05m |
| July | 05:37 | 20:25 | 13:01 | 14h 48m |
| August | 06:06 | 19:53 | 13:00 | 13h 47m |
| September | 06:36 | 19:04 | 12:51 | 12h 28m |
| October | 07:07 | 18:15 | 12:41 | 11h 08m |
| November | 06:42 | 16:37 | 11:40 | 9h 54m |
| December | 07:12 | 16:29 | 11:51 | 9h 16m |
Solar year in Manhattan (2026)
Day length in Manhattan swings by 5h 51m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Manhattan
Longest day in Manhattan: 14h 56m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 4m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 55m.
Moon tonight in Manhattan
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 Manhattan today?▼
The sun rises at 05:24 America/New_York in Manhattan, United States today.
What time is sunset in Manhattan today?▼
The sun sets at 20:30 America/New_York in Manhattan today.
How long is the day in Manhattan today?▼
Daylight in Manhattan today lasts 15 hours and 5 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Manhattan?▼
The morning golden hour in Manhattan runs from 04:50 to 06:05, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:48 to 21:03.
What is the timezone of Manhattan?▼
Manhattan 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 Manhattan?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Manhattan is 21 June 2026, with 15h 06m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Manhattan?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Manhattan is 21 December 2026, with 9h 15m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Manhattan?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Manhattan swings by 5h 51m.