Sunrise and Sunset in Framingham Center Today
In Framingham Center, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:50 and sets at 18:15. The day length is 11h 25m. Solar noon is reached at 12:33.
Framingham Center: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Framingham Center at 12:33 – 33 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 05:08, the latest on October 31 at 07:17.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:13 and latest on June 26 at 20:26.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 12 min more daylight than the shortest.
Framingham Center 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 | 07:12 | 16:38 | 9 h 27 min | west-southwest 242° | 148 h |
| Feb | 06:42 | 17:18 | 10 h 36 min | west-southwest 254° | 152 h |
| Mar | 06:57 | 18:52 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 181 h |
| Apr | 06:04 | 19:27 | 13 h 23 min | west-northwest 284° | 197 h |
| May | 05:24 | 20:00 | 14 h 36 min | west-northwest 297° | 235 h |
| Jun | 05:08 | 20:24 | 15 h 16 min | west-northwest 303° | 253 h |
| Jul | 05:22 | 20:20 | 14 h 58 min | west-northwest 300° | 267 h |
| Aug | 05:53 | 19:46 | 13 h 53 min | west-northwest 290° | 250 h |
| Sep | 06:25 | 18:55 | 12 h 29 min | west 274° | 215 h |
| Oct | 06:58 | 18:03 | 11 h 5 min | west 259° | 193 h |
| Nov | 06:36 | 16:23 | 9 h 47 min | west-southwest 245° | 136 h |
| Dec | 07:07 | 16:14 | 9 h 6 min | west-southwest 239° | 132 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 267 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 132 – 2,359 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Milton/Blue Hill Observatory MA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Framingham Center
Morning: 06:33–07:28 · Evening: 17:37–18:32
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Framingham Center, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:33 to 07:28. The evening golden hour extends from 17:37 to 18:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Framingham Center
Morning: 06:22–06:33 · Evening: 18:32–18:43
The Blue Hour in Framingham Center offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:22 to 06:33, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:32 to 18:43, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Framingham Center
Framingham Center is located at a latitude of 42.30° and a longitude of -71.44°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Framingham Center vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Framingham Center
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Framingham Center. 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 Framingham Center, with up to 15h 17m 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 Framingham Center 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 Framingham Center brings the shortest days with only 9h 5m 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 Framingham Center
On the same latitude as Framingham Center
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Framingham Center (42.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 25m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Framingham Center
When does the sun rise in Framingham Center today?
Today the sun rises in Framingham Center at 06:50 and sets at 18:15.
How long is the day in Framingham Center today?
The day lasts 11h 25m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Framingham Center today?
In the morning from 06:33–07:28, in the evening from 17:37–18:32.
When is the longest day in Framingham Center?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 5m.
When does it get dark in Framingham Center today?
It is dark from 18:43, fully dark from 19:48.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Framingham Center. All times are in local time. How it is calculated