Sunrise & sunset times in Philadelphia, United States
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 06:13 and sets at 19:55 in Philadelphia. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Philadelphia
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Golden hour in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Philadelphia (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Philadelphia’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:20 | 17:00 | 12:10 | 9h 39m |
| February | 06:53 | 17:36 | 12:14 | 10h 43m |
| March | 07:12 | 19:07 | 13:09 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:22 | 19:39 | 13:00 | 13h 16m |
| May | 05:45 | 20:09 | 12:56 | 14h 23m |
| June | 05:31 | 20:31 | 13:01 | 14h 59m |
| July | 05:44 | 20:28 | 13:06 | 14h 43m |
| August | 06:12 | 19:57 | 13:05 | 13h 44m |
| September | 06:41 | 19:09 | 12:55 | 12h 27m |
| October | 07:11 | 18:21 | 12:46 | 11h 09m |
| November | 06:45 | 16:44 | 11:45 | 9h 58m |
| December | 07:15 | 16:36 | 11:55 | 9h 21m |
Solar year in Philadelphia (2026)
Day length in Philadelphia swings by 5h 41m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Philadelphia
Longest day in Philadelphia: 14h 50m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 10m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 32m.
Moon tonight in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia today?▼
The sun rises at 06:13 America/New_York in Philadelphia, United States today.
What time is sunset in Philadelphia today?▼
The sun sets at 19:55 America/New_York in Philadelphia today.
How long is the day in Philadelphia today?▼
Daylight in Philadelphia today lasts 13 hours and 42 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Philadelphia?▼
The morning golden hour in Philadelphia runs from 05:44 to 06:50, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:18 to 20:24.
What is the timezone of Philadelphia?▼
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Philadelphia is 21 June 2026, with 15h 01m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Philadelphia?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Philadelphia is 21 December 2026, with 9h 20m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Philadelphia?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Philadelphia swings by 5h 41m.