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Sun Times in Downtown Brooklyn
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Downtown Brooklyn?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Downtown Brooklyn (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Downtown Brooklyn?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Downtown Brooklyn (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Downtown Brooklyn?
Golden hour times for Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn?
The day length for Downtown Brooklyn is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Downtown Brooklyn?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Downtown Brooklyn is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Downtown Brooklyn?
Sunset and dusk times for Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn?
Twilight duration in Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn?
The earliest sunrise in Downtown Brooklyn in 2026 is at 5:24 AM on June 8 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Downtown Brooklyn?
The latest sunset in Downtown Brooklyn in 2026 is at 8:31 PM on June 24 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Downtown Brooklyn?
After sunset in Downtown Brooklyn, 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 Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Downtown Brooklyn on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 18m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 27m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 05m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 55m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 17m |