Today in New Hampshire, USA, the sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 7:44 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 46m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 123 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, New Hampshire is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in New Hampshire
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in New Hampshire runs from N/A to 6:37 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:05 PM and lasts until 7:44 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. New Hampshire sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in New Hampshire falls exactly at 12:51 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 21.14 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for New Hampshire, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's latitude of 43.4849133°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 272.70° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for New Hampshire are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.4849133, -71.6553992. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in New Hampshire (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in New Hampshire versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:58 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 46m |
| 2025 | 5:58 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 45m |
| 2021 | 5:58 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in New Hampshire today?
In New Hampshire, the sun rises at exactly 5:58 AM and sets at 7:44 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 46m of daylight.
When is golden hour in New Hampshire today?
Today, morning golden hour in New Hampshire runs from N/A to 6:37 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:05 PM and lasts until 7:41 PM.
Why does sunrise in New Hampshire shift every day?
At New Hampshire's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 272.70° (W). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in New Hampshire at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:51 PM when the sun reaches 21.14. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for New Hampshire, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in New Hampshire changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:58 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:58 AM.