Sunrise & Sunset Overview
Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in United States
Sunrise in United States today ranges from 05:33 in Seattle to 06:48 in San Antonio, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:24
Major Cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 05:42 | 20:24 | 14h 41m |
| Los Angeles | 05:57 | 20:03 | 14h 07m |
| Chicago | 05:33 | 20:22 | 14h 48m |
| Houston | 06:34 | 20:22 | 13h 48m |
| Phoenix | 05:33 | 19:37 | 14h 04m |
| Philadelphia | 05:49 | 20:26 | 14h 37m |
| San Antonio | 06:48 | 20:34 | 13h 47m |
| San Diego | 05:55 | 19:56 | 14h 01m |
| Dallas | 06:34 | 20:35 | 14h 01m |
| San Jose | 06:03 | 20:26 | 14h 23m |
| Austin | 06:43 | 20:33 | 13h 50m |
| Jacksonville | 06:38 | 20:29 | 13h 50m |
| Fort Worth | 06:36 | 20:37 | 14h 01m |
| Columbus | 06:20 | 20:57 | 14h 37m |
| Charlotte | 06:24 | 20:37 | 14h 13m |
| Indianapolis | 06:34 | 21:10 | 14h 36m |
| San Francisco | 06:04 | 20:29 | 14h 25m |
| Seattle | 05:33 | 21:00 | 15h 26m |
| Denver | 05:49 | 20:25 | 14h 36m |
| Nashville | 05:46 | 20:03 | 14h 17m |
About Sunrise & Sunset in United States
United States spans approximately 37.1°N. At this latitude, United States sees significant seasonal daylight variation, from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.
Golden Hour in United States
Golden hour photography across United States varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of United States experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.
Seasonal Daylight in United States
The difference between the longest and shortest day in United States depends on latitude. United States sees significant seasonal variation, with summer days roughly 5 to 6 hours longer than winter days.
The best time of year to visit United States for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is sunrise in United States today?
- Today's earliest sunrise in United States is at 05:33 (Seattle) and the latest is 06:48 (San Antonio), reflecting the country's geographic spread.
- Which city in United States has the earliest sunrise?
- Seattle currently has the earliest sunrise in United States at 05:33. Eastern cities in any country always see sunrise first.
- How many daylight hours does United States get?
- United States receives roughly 9 hours of daylight in winter and up to 15 hours in summer, reflecting its mid-latitude position.