Sunrise and sunset times in Boston, Massachusetts
· America/New_York
Sunset today in Boston
Time until sunset · 13:10:40
- Sunrise
- Day length
- 10h 17m
- Solar noon
Boston lies toward the eastern side of the Eastern Time zone, so its clock-time sunset is often earlier than New York’s. Harbor views and buildings change the visible horizon.
Today
2026-11-02 · America/New_York
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Solar noon
- Civil dawn
- Civil dusk
- Nautical dawn
- Nautical dusk
- Astronomical dawn
- Astronomical dusk
- Day length
- 10h 17m
Tomorrow
2026-11-03 · America/New_York
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Solar noon
- Civil dawn
- Civil dusk
- Nautical dawn
- Nautical dusk
- Astronomical dawn
- Astronomical dusk
- Day length
- 10h 14m
Tomorrow’s sunrise is 75 seconds later by the local clock. Daylight changes by −2m 29s.
This week
Seven days in Boston. Local clock times include daylight saving changes.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10h 17m | −2m 31s | |||
| 10h 14m | −2m 29s | |||
| 10h 12m | −2m 28s | |||
| 10h 09m | −2m 26s | |||
| 10h 07m | −2m 25s | |||
| 10h 05m | −2m 23s | |||
| 10h 02m | −2m 22s |
November 2026 sunrise and sunset calendar
Each row uses the correct local date and UTC offset. Change means the difference in daylight from the day before.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10h 19m | −2m 32s | |||
| 10h 17m | −2m 31s | |||
| 10h 14m | −2m 29s | |||
| 10h 12m | −2m 28s | |||
| 10h 09m | −2m 26s | |||
| 10h 07m | −2m 25s | |||
| 10h 05m | −2m 23s | |||
| 10h 02m | −2m 22s | |||
| 10h 00m | −2m 20s | |||
| 9h 58m | −2m 18s | |||
| 9h 55m | −2m 16s | |||
| 9h 53m | −2m 14s | |||
| 9h 51m | −2m 13s | |||
| 9h 49m | −2m 10s | |||
| 9h 47m | −2m 8s | |||
| 9h 44m | −2m 6s | |||
| 9h 42m | −2m 4s | |||
| 9h 40m | −2m 1s | |||
| 9h 38m | −1m 59s | |||
| 9h 36m | −1m 56s | |||
| 9h 35m | −1m 54s | |||
| 9h 33m | −1m 51s | |||
| 9h 31m | −1m 48s | |||
| 9h 29m | −1m 45s | |||
| 9h 27m | −1m 43s | |||
| 9h 26m | −1m 40s | |||
| 9h 24m | −1m 36s | |||
| 9h 23m | −1m 33s | |||
| 9h 21m | −1m 30s | |||
| 9h 20m | −1m 27s |
Day length in Boston
Shortest day: 9h 04m · 2026-12-21
Longest day: 15h 17m · 2026-06-21
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the day in Boston today?
Today’s day length is 10h 17m, from sunrise at 6:19 AM to sunset at 4:36 PM. This is elapsed daylight, independent of a clock change overnight.
What time does it get dark in Boston?
Sunset tonight is 4:36 PM. Civil twilight ends at 5:05 PM, nautical twilight at 5:39 PM, and astronomical twilight at 6:11 PM. Clouds and nearby lights affect perceived darkness.
What time is golden hour in Boston?
Using an geometric solar-center altitude of 0° to +6°, morning golden hour is 6:24 AM–6:59 AM and evening golden hour is 3:56 PM–4:31 PM. Open the golden hour calculator.
Is sunrise earlier or later tomorrow?
Tomorrow’s sunrise is 75 seconds later by the local clock. Daylight changes by −2m 29s. Sunrise tomorrow is 6:20 AM; tomorrow’s sunset is 4:35 PM.