Sunrise and Sunset in Boston
Today the sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 5:56 PM. The day is 10 h 54 min long, 3 min shorter than the day before.
Boston, MA· 42.36° N, 71.06° W
Today · 19 Oct
Sunrise7:02 AMFirst light 6:33 AM
Sunset5:56 PMLast light 6:24 PM
Day length10h 54m−2 min 44 s vs day before
Solar noon12:29 PMSun at its highest
12 AMNight Twilight Daylight Now 5:42 PM12 AM
Next 7 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct · today | 7:02 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 54 min | −2 min 44 s |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 7:03 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 51 min | −2 min 43 s |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 7:04 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 48 min | −2 min 43 s |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 7:05 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 46 min | −2 min 42 s |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 7:06 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 43 min | −2 min 41 s |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 7:08 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 40 min | −2 min 40 s |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 7:09 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 38 min | −2 min 40 s |
Times are for Boston, MA at sea level, in Eastern Daylight Time. Sunrise and sunset are when the top of the sun touches the horizon.
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Questions
What time is sunrise in Boston tomorrow?
Tomorrow the sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 5:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
When are the longest and shortest days?
In the northern hemisphere the longest day is around 21 June and the shortest around 21 December. South of the equator it is the other way round.
What is first light?
First light (civil dawn) is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and it becomes light enough to see outdoors without lights. Last light (civil dusk) is the same point in the evening.