Sunrise and Sunset in Dover Today
In Dover, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:04 and sets at 18:33. The day length is 11h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 12:49.
Dover: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Dover at 12:49 – 49 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 05:35, the latest on October 31 at 07:28.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:39 and latest on June 27 at 20:32.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 31 min more daylight than the shortest.
Dover through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:19 | 17:03 | 9 h 44 min | west-southwest 243° | 156 h |
| Feb | 06:53 | 17:39 | 10 h 46 min | west-southwest 255° | 155 h |
| Mar | 07:13 | 19:09 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 203 h |
| Apr | 06:25 | 19:39 | 13 h 14 min | west-northwest 284° | 217 h |
| May | 05:48 | 20:08 | 14 h 20 min | west-northwest 296° | 245 h |
| Jun | 05:35 | 20:30 | 14 h 55 min | west-northwest 302° | 271 h |
| Jul | 05:48 | 20:27 | 14 h 39 min | west-northwest 299° | 276 h |
| Aug | 06:15 | 19:57 | 13 h 42 min | west-northwest 289° | 260 h |
| Sep | 06:43 | 19:10 | 12 h 27 min | west 274° | 219 h |
| Oct | 07:11 | 18:23 | 11 h 11 min | west 259° | 205 h |
| Nov | 06:45 | 16:47 | 10 h 2 min | west-southwest 246° | 155 h |
| Dec | 07:14 | 16:40 | 9 h 26 min | west-southwest 240° | 138 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 276 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 138 – 2,500 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Philadelphia/Int'l Arpt PA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Dover
Morning: 06:48–07:40 · Evening: 17:57–18:50
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dover, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:48 to 07:40. The evening golden hour extends from 17:57 to 18:50. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Dover
Morning: 06:38–06:48 · Evening: 18:50–19:00
The Blue Hour in Dover offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:38 to 06:48, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:50 to 19:00, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Dover
Dover is located at a latitude of 39.16° and a longitude of -75.52°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dover vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Dover
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dover. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Dover, with up to 14h 56m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Dover sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Dover brings the shortest days with only 9h 25m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Dover
On the same latitude as Dover
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Dover (39.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 29m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Dover
When does the sun rise in Dover today?
Today the sun rises in Dover at 07:03 and sets at 18:35.
How long is the day in Dover today?
The day lasts 11h 31m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dover today?
In the morning from 06:47–07:39, in the evening from 17:59–18:51.
When is the longest day in Dover?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 56m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 25m.
When does it get dark in Dover today?
It is dark from 19:01, fully dark from 20:03.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Dover. All times are in local time. How it is calculated