Sunrise & sunset times in Queens, United States
On Thursday 18 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:23 and sets at 20:29 in Queens. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Queens
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Queens 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 Queens when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Queens (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Queens’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:17 | 16:52 | 12:04 | 9h 35m |
| February | 06:49 | 17:30 | 12:09 | 10h 41m |
| March | 07:06 | 19:02 | 13:04 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:16 | 19:34 | 12:55 | 13h 18m |
| May | 05:38 | 20:05 | 12:51 | 14h 27m |
| June | 05:23 | 20:28 | 12:55 | 15h 04m |
| July | 05:37 | 20:25 | 13:01 | 14h 47m |
| August | 06:05 | 19:53 | 12:59 | 13h 47m |
| September | 06:36 | 19:04 | 12:50 | 12h 28m |
| October | 07:06 | 18:14 | 12:41 | 11h 08m |
| November | 06:42 | 16:37 | 11:39 | 9h 55m |
| December | 07:12 | 16:28 | 11:50 | 9h 16m |
Solar year in Queens (2026)
Day length in Queens swings by 5h 50m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Queens
Longest day in Queens: 14h 55m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 5m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 55m.
Moon tonight in Queens
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 Queens today?▼
The sun rises at 05:23 America/New_York in Queens, United States today.
What time is sunset in Queens today?▼
The sun sets at 20:29 America/New_York in Queens today.
How long is the day in Queens today?▼
Daylight in Queens today lasts 15 hours and 5 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Queens?▼
The morning golden hour in Queens runs from 04:50 to 06:05, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:47 to 21:02.
What is the timezone of Queens?▼
Queens 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 Queens?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Queens is 21 June 2026, with 15h 05m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Queens?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Queens is 21 December 2026, with 9h 15m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Queens?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Queens swings by 5h 50m.