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Sun Times in Amesbury
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Amesbury?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Amesbury (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Amesbury?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Amesbury (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Amesbury?
Golden hour times for Amesbury are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Amesbury?
The day length for Amesbury is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Amesbury?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Amesbury is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Amesbury?
Sunset and dusk times for Amesbury are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Amesbury?
Twilight duration in Amesbury varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Amesbury?
The earliest sunrise in Amesbury in 2026 is at 5:04 AM on June 10 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Amesbury?
The latest sunset in Amesbury in 2026 is at 8:26 PM on June 22 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Amesbury?
After sunset in Amesbury, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Amesbury shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Amesbury
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Amesbury on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 23m |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:02 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 24m |
| May | 5:20 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 39m |
| June | 5:04 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 20m |
| July | 5:18 AM | 8:20 PM | 15h 02m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 56m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 04m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 45m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:10 PM | 9h 03m |