Sunrise & sunset times in New York City, United States
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 19:52 in New York City. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in New York City
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in New York City 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 New York City when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in New York City (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at New York City’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:17 | 16:53 | 12:05 | 9h 35m |
| February | 06:49 | 17:30 | 12:10 | 10h 41m |
| March | 07:07 | 19:02 | 13:04 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:17 | 19:35 | 12:55 | 13h 18m |
| May | 05:38 | 20:06 | 12:52 | 14h 27m |
| June | 05:24 | 20:28 | 12:56 | 15h 04m |
| July | 05:37 | 20:25 | 13:02 | 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 55m |
| December | 07:12 | 16:29 | 11:51 | 9h 16m |
Solar year in New York City (2026)
Day length in New York City swings by 5h 50m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in New York City
Longest day in New York City: 14h 55m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 5m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 35m.
Moon tonight in New York City
Next full moon on 28 August 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 New York City today?▼
The sun rises at 06:07 America/New_York in New York City, United States today.
What time is sunset in New York City today?▼
The sun sets at 19:52 America/New_York in New York City today.
How long is the day in New York City today?▼
Daylight in New York City today lasts 13 hours and 44 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in New York City?▼
The morning golden hour in New York City runs from 05:38 to 06:44, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:15 to 20:21.
What is the timezone of New York City?▼
New York City 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 New York City?▼
The longest day of 2026 in New York City is 21 June 2026, with 15h 06m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in New York City?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in New York City is 21 December 2026, with 9h 15m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in New York City?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in New York City swings by 5h 50m.