Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in New York
On 24 July 2026, New York has sunrise at 05:45 and sunset at 20:19 — 14h 34m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 19:40–20:38.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 24 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in New York
Golden hour is the soft, warm light while the sun sits between −4° and +6° of the horizon — a photographer's favourite window. Blue hour is the cooler stretch on the far side, the sun between −6° and −4°. The exact times shift a little every day, so the windows above are computed for today with the NOAA solar model.
New York sits at 40.7° N, in the temperate band. That means daylight swings from about 15h 6m at the June solstice down to 9h 15m around Christmas — a clear seasonal shift. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in New York today?
Evening golden hour is 19:40–20:38; morning is 05:26–06:24.
How many hours of daylight does New York get?
14h 34m on 24 July 2026.