Today in New Jersey, USA, the sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 7:48 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 32m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, New Jersey is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in New Jersey
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in New Jersey runs from N/A to 6:52 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:11 PM and lasts until 7:48 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. New Jersey sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in New Jersey falls exactly at 1:02 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 19.00 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for New Jersey, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in New Jersey?
At New Jersey's latitude of 40.0757384°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 269.91° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for New Jersey are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.0757384, -74.4041622. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in New Jersey (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 Jersey versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:16 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 32m |
| 2025 | 6:16 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 31m |
| 2021 | 6:16 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 31m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in New Jersey today?
In New Jersey, the sun rises at exactly 6:16 AM and sets at 7:48 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 32m of daylight.
When is golden hour in New Jersey today?
Today, morning golden hour in New Jersey runs from N/A to 6:52 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:11 PM and lasts until 7:45 PM.
Why does sunrise in New Jersey shift every day?
At New Jersey's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 269.91° (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 Jersey at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:02 PM when the sun reaches 19.00. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for New Jersey, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in New Jersey 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 6:16 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:16 AM.