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Sun Times in Upper West Side
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Upper West Side?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Upper West Side (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Upper West Side?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Upper West Side (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Upper West Side?
Golden hour times for Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side?
The day length for Upper West Side is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Upper West Side?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Upper West Side is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Upper West Side?
Sunset and dusk times for Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side?
Twilight duration in Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side?
The earliest sunrise in Upper West Side in 2026 is at 5:23 AM on June 12 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Upper West Side?
The latest sunset in Upper West Side in 2026 is at 8:31 PM on June 22 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Upper West Side?
After sunset in Upper West Side, 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 Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Upper West Side 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 35m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 19m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 28m |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 05m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 49m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 48m |
| 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 | 7:13 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 16m |