Today in New York City, USA, the sun rises at 5:33 AM and sets at 8:31 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 57m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, New York City is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in New York City
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in New York City runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:50 PM and lasts until 8:31 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. New York City sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in New York City falls exactly at 1:02 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 25.36 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for New York City, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in New York City?
At New York City's latitude of 40.7127281°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 261.19° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for New York City are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.7127281, -74.0060152. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in New York City (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 York City versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:33 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 57m |
| 2025 | 5:33 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 57m |
| 2021 | 5:33 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 57m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in New York City today?
In New York City, the sun rises at exactly 5:33 AM and sets at 8:31 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 57m of daylight.
When is golden hour in New York City today?
Today, morning golden hour in New York City runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:50 PM and lasts until 8:27 PM.
Why does sunrise in New York City shift every day?
At New York City's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 261.19° (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 York City at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:02 PM when the sun reaches 25.36. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for New York City, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in New York City 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 5:33 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:33 AM.