Sun Times in South Boston
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in South Boston?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for South Boston (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in South Boston?
Check the sunset time displayed above for South Boston (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in South Boston?
Golden hour times for South 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 South Boston?
The day length for South Boston is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in South Boston?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for South 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 South Boston?
Sunset and dusk times for South 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 South Boston?
Twilight duration in South 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 South Boston?
The earliest sunrise in South Boston in 2026 is at 5:56 AM on June 6 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in South Boston?
The latest sunset in South Boston in 2026 is at 8:38 PM on June 23 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in South Boston?
After sunset in South 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 South 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 South Boston
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in South Boston on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 53m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 09m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 08m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 40m |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 26m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 34m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 16m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 40m |
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