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Sun Times in East Boston
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in East Boston?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for East Boston (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in East Boston?
Check the sunset time displayed above for East Boston (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in East Boston?
Golden hour times for East Boston 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 East Boston?
The day length for East Boston is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in East Boston?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for East Boston is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in East Boston?
Sunset and dusk times for East Boston 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 East Boston?
Twilight duration in East Boston 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 East Boston?
The earliest sunrise in East Boston in 2026 is at 5:06 AM on June 11 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in East Boston?
The latest sunset in East Boston in 2026 is at 8:25 PM on June 24 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in East Boston?
After sunset in East Boston, 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 East Boston 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 East Boston
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in East Boston on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 26m |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 23m |
| May | 5:22 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 36m |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:22 PM | 15h 16m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 58m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 54m |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 47m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:12 PM | 9h 06m |