Sunrise and Sunset in East Orange Today

In East Orange, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:31 and sets at 16:48. The day length is 10h 16m. Solar noon is reached at 11:40.

East Orange: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in East Orange at 11:40 – 20 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:24, the latest on October 31 at 07:26.

The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:29 and latest on June 27 at 20:32.

The longest day of the year has 5 h 51 min more daylight than the shortest.

East Orange through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirectionSunshineDay/nightRain
Jan07:1816:549 h 35 minwest-southwest 243°163 h4/-2 °C93 mm
Feb06:5017:3110 h 41 minwest-southwest 254°163 h6/-1 °C81 mm
Mar07:0819:0311 h 55 minwest 268°213 h10/2 °C109 mm
Apr06:1719:3613 h 18 minwest-northwest 284°226 h17/8 °C104 mm
May05:3920:0714 h 28 minwest-northwest 296°257 h22/13 °C101 mm
Jun05:2420:3015 h 5 minwest-northwest 302°257 h27/18 °C115 mm
Jul05:3820:2614 h 48 minwest-northwest 300°268 h29/21 °C117 mm
Aug06:0719:5413 h 48 minwest-northwest 289°268 h29/21 °C116 mm
Sep06:3719:0512 h 28 minwest 274°219 h25/17 °C110 mm
Oct07:0818:1611 h 8 minwest 259°211 h18/11 °C111 mm
Nov06:4316:389 h 55 minwest-southwest 246°151 h12/6 °C91 mm
Dec07:1316:309 h 16 minwest-southwest 239°139 h7/1 °C111 mm

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 63° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 268 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 139 – 2,535 hours a year.

As a destination: warmest in July at 29 °C by day, driest in February with 81 mm of rain.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station New York Central Park, NY, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).

Golden Hour in East Orange

Morning: 06:14–07:11 · Evening: 16:08–17:05

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In East Orange, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:14 to 07:11. The evening golden hour extends from 16:08 to 17:05. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in East Orange

Morning: 06:03–06:14 · Evening: 17:05–17:16

The Blue Hour in East Orange offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:03 to 06:14, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:05 to 17:16, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About East Orange

East Orange is located at a latitude of 40.77° and a longitude of -74.20°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in East Orange vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in East Orange

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in East Orange. 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 East Orange, with up to 15h 6m 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 East Orange 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 East Orange brings the shortest days with only 9h 15m 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 East Orange

On the same latitude as East Orange

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as East Orange (40.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 16m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in East Orange

When does the sun rise in East Orange today?

Today the sun rises in East Orange at 06:31 and sets at 16:48.

How long is the day in East Orange today?

The day lasts 10h 16m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in East Orange today?

In the morning from 06:14–07:11, in the evening from 16:08–17:05.

When is the longest day in East Orange?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 6m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 15m.

When does it get dark in East Orange today?

It is dark from 17:16, fully dark from 18:21.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of East Orange. All times are in local time. How it is calculated