Empire State Building: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Empire State Building, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:58 and sets at 18:28. The day length is 11h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 12:43.
Empire State Building: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Empire State Building at 12:43 – 43 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 14 at 05:24, the latest on October 31 at 07:25.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:28 and latest on June 27 at 20:31.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 51 min more daylight than the shortest.
Empire State Building 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:17 | 16:53 | 9 h 35 min | west-southwest 243° | 4/-2 °C | 93 mm |
| Feb | 06:49 | 17:30 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 254° | 6/-1 °C | 81 mm |
| Mar | 07:07 | 19:02 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 10/2 °C | 109 mm |
| Apr | 06:17 | 19:35 | 13 h 18 min | west-northwest 284° | 17/8 °C | 104 mm |
| May | 05:38 | 20:06 | 14 h 28 min | west-northwest 296° | 22/13 °C | 101 mm |
| Jun | 05:24 | 20:29 | 15 h 5 min | west-northwest 302° | 27/18 °C | 115 mm |
| Jul | 05:37 | 20:25 | 14 h 48 min | west-northwest 300° | 29/21 °C | 117 mm |
| Aug | 06:06 | 19:53 | 13 h 48 min | west-northwest 289° | 29/21 °C | 116 mm |
| Sep | 06:36 | 19:04 | 12 h 28 min | west 274° | 25/17 °C | 110 mm |
| Oct | 07:07 | 18:15 | 11 h 8 min | west 259° | 18/11 °C | 111 mm |
| Nov | 06:42 | 16:37 | 9 h 55 min | west-southwest 246° | 12/6 °C | 91 mm |
| Dec | 07:12 | 16:29 | 9 h 16 min | west-southwest 239° | 7/1 °C | 111 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.
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. Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Empire State Building
Morning: 06:41–07:35 · Evening: 17:51–18:44
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Empire State Building, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:41 to 07:35. The evening golden hour extends from 17:51 to 18:44. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Empire State Building
Morning: 06:31–06:41 · Evening: 18:44–18:55
The Blue Hour in Empire State Building offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:31 to 06:41, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:44 to 18:55, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Empire State Building
Empire State Building is located at a latitude of 40.75° and a longitude of -73.99°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Empire State Building vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Empire State Building
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Empire State Building. 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 Empire State Building, 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 Empire State Building 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 Empire State Building 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 Empire State Building
On the same latitude as Empire State Building
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Empire State Building (40.7° 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 Empire State Building
When does the sun rise in Empire State Building today?
Today the sun rises in Empire State Building at 06:58 and sets at 18:28.
How long is the day in Empire State Building today?
The day lasts 11h 29m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Empire State Building today?
In the morning from 06:41–07:35, in the evening from 17:51–18:44.
When is the longest day in Empire State Building?
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 Empire State Building today?
It is dark from 18:55, fully dark from 19:58.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Empire State Building. All times are in local time. How it is calculated