Sunrise and Sunset in Erie Today

In Erie, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:58 and sets at 17:09. The day length is 10h 11m. Solar noon is reached at 12:03.

Erie: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Erie at 12:03 – almost exactly at 12:00.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:43, the latest on October 31 at 07:52.

The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:48 and latest on June 27 at 21:00.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 9 min more daylight than the shortest.

Erie 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	07:46	17:13	9 h 28 min	west-southwest 242°	64 h
Feb	07:16	17:53	10 h 37 min	west-southwest 254°	90 h
Mar	07:32	19:26	11 h 55 min	west 268°	124 h
Apr	06:39	20:01	13 h 22 min	west-northwest 284°	158 h
May	05:59	20:34	14 h 35 min	west-northwest 297°	220 h
Jun	05:43	20:58	15 h 14 min	west-northwest 303°	244 h
Jul	05:57	20:54	14 h 57 min	west-northwest 300°	262 h
Aug	06:28	20:20	13 h 53 min	west-northwest 290°	218 h
Sep	07:00	19:29	12 h 29 min	west 274°	165 h
Oct	07:33	18:38	11 h 5 min	west 259°	129 h
Nov	07:10	16:58	9 h 48 min	west-southwest 245°	67 h
Dec	07:41	16:49	9 h 7 min	west-southwest 239°	52 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 262 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 52 – 1,793 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station London Int'l Airport, mean 1981–1996 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).

Golden Hour in Erie

Morning: 06:40–07:38 · Evening: 16:28–17:27

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Erie, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:40 to 07:38. The evening golden hour extends from 16:28 to 17:27. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Erie

Morning: 06:28–06:40 · Evening: 17:27–17:38

The Blue Hour in Erie offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:28 to 06:40, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:27 to 17:38, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Erie

Erie is located at a latitude of 42.13° and a longitude of -80.09°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Erie vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Erie

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Erie. 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 Erie, with up to 15h 16m 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 Erie sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Erie brings the shortest days with only 9h 6m 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 Erie

On the same latitude as Erie

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Erie (42.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 11m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Erie

When does the sun rise in Erie today?

Today the sun rises in Erie at 06:58 and sets at 17:09.

How long is the day in Erie today?

The day lasts 10h 11m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Erie today?

In the morning from 06:40–07:38, in the evening from 16:28–17:27.

When is the longest day in Erie?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 16m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 6m.

When does it get dark in Erie today?

It is dark from 17:38, fully dark from 18:44.