Sunrise & Sunset in Boston, MA

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:35
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Sunset
19:06
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Dawn
06:06
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Solar noon
12:50
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Dusk
19:34
Daylight
12h 31m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:3519:0612h 31m
Tomorrow06:3319:0712h 34m
Change−2m+1m+3m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Boston, MA. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Boston, MA.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January07:1416:229h 08m
February07:0016:579h 57m
March06:2217:3311h 11m
April06:2919:0912h 40m
May05:4219:4314h 01m
June05:1220:1415h 02m
July05:1120:2615h 15m
August05:3620:0614h 30m
September06:0919:2213h 13m
October06:4118:2911h 48m
November07:1717:4010h 23m
December06:5416:149h 20m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Boston, MA

Boston, MA is located at 42.36°N, 71.06°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the America/New_York timezone (EDT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Boston, MA this falls around 12:43 in mid-summer and 11:34 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Boston, MA today?
Sunrise in Boston, MA varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in America/New_York.
What time does the sun set in Boston, MA?
Sunset in Boston, MA depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Boston, MA get today?
Daylight hours in Boston, MA range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (42.4°).
Does Boston, MA observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Boston, MA observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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