Sun Times in Boston
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Boston?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Boston (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Boston?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Boston (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Boston?
Morning golden hour in Boston ends at 7:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:11 PM.
How long is the day in Boston?
The day length for Boston is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Boston?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Boston is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Boston?
Sunset and dusk times for Boston are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Boston?
Twilight duration in Boston varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Boston?
The earliest sunrise in Boston in 2026 is at 5:08 AM on June 8 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Boston?
The latest sunset in Boston in 2026 is at 8:26 PM on June 23 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Boston?
After sunset in Boston, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
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