Sunrise and Sunset in Gloucester Today
In Gloucester, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:47 and sets at 18:11. The day length is 11h 24m. Solar noon is reached at 12:30.
Gloucester: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Gloucester at 12:30 – 30 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 05:04, the latest on October 31 at 07:15.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:09 and latest on June 26 at 20:24.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 16 min more daylight than the shortest.
Gloucester 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 | 07:09 | 16:34 | 9 h 25 min | west-southwest 242° | 163 h |
| Feb | 06:39 | 17:14 | 10 h 35 min | west-southwest 254° | 168 h |
| Mar | 06:54 | 18:49 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 214 h |
| Apr | 06:01 | 19:24 | 13 h 23 min | west-northwest 284° | 227 h |
| May | 05:20 | 19:58 | 14 h 38 min | west-northwest 297° | 267 h |
| Jun | 05:04 | 20:22 | 15 h 18 min | west-northwest 303° | 287 h |
| Jul | 05:18 | 20:18 | 15 h 0 min | west-northwest 301° | 301 h |
| Aug | 05:49 | 19:44 | 13 h 55 min | west-northwest 290° | 277 h |
| Sep | 06:22 | 18:52 | 12 h 30 min | west 274° | 237 h |
| Oct | 06:55 | 18:00 | 11 h 4 min | west 259° | 206 h |
| Nov | 06:34 | 16:19 | 9 h 46 min | west-southwest 245° | 143 h |
| Dec | 07:05 | 16:09 | 9 h 4 min | west-southwest 238° | 142 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 301 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 142 – 2,632 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Boston/Logan Int'l Airport, MA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Gloucester
Morning: 06:30–07:25 · Evening: 17:34–18:29
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Gloucester, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:30 to 07:25. The evening golden hour extends from 17:34 to 18:29. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Gloucester
Morning: 06:19–06:30 · Evening: 18:29–18:40
The Blue Hour in Gloucester offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:19 to 06:30, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:29 to 18:40, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Gloucester
Gloucester is located at a latitude of 42.62° and a longitude of -70.66°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Gloucester vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Gloucester
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Gloucester. 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 Gloucester, with up to 15h 19m 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester brings the shortest days with only 9h 3m 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 Gloucester
On the same latitude as Gloucester
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Gloucester (42.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 24m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Gloucester
When does the sun rise in Gloucester today?
Today the sun rises in Gloucester at 06:47 and sets at 18:11.
How long is the day in Gloucester today?
The day lasts 11h 24m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gloucester today?
In the morning from 06:30–07:25, in the evening from 17:34–18:29.
When is the longest day in Gloucester?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 19m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 3m.
When does it get dark in Gloucester today?
It is dark from 18:40, fully dark from 19:45.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Gloucester. All times are in local time. How it is calculated