Sunrise and Sunset in New Town Today
In New Town, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:59 and sets at 19:14. The day length is 11h 15m. Solar noon is reached at 13:37.
New Town: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in New Town at 13:37 – 1 h 37 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 16 at 05:49, the latest on January 1 at 08:39.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:56 and latest on June 25 at 21:53.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 40 min more daylight than the shortest.
New Town 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 | 08:34 | 17:24 | 8 h 50 min | west-southwest 239° | 145 h |
| Feb | 07:56 | 18:12 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 252° | 170 h |
| Mar | 08:02 | 19:55 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 227 h |
| Apr | 07:00 | 20:40 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 286° | 250 h |
| May | 06:11 | 21:22 | 15 h 11 min | west-northwest 300° | 298 h |
| Jun | 05:49 | 21:51 | 16 h 1 min | northwest 307° | 326 h |
| Jul | 06:06 | 21:44 | 15 h 39 min | northwest 304° | 366 h |
| Aug | 06:45 | 21:02 | 14 h 18 min | west-northwest 292° | 332 h |
| Sep | 07:27 | 20:01 | 12 h 35 min | west 275° | 250 h |
| Oct | 08:09 | 19:01 | 10 h 52 min | west-southwest 258° | 197 h |
| Nov | 07:56 | 17:12 | 9 h 16 min | west-southwest 242° | 122 h |
| Dec | 08:33 | 16:57 | 8 h 24 min | southwest 235° | 126 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 73° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 366 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 122 – 2,809 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Williston/Sloulin Field, ND, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in New Town
Morning: 07:40–08:41 · Evening: 18:32–19:33
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In New Town, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:40 to 08:41. The evening golden hour extends from 18:32 to 19:33. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in New Town
Morning: 07:28–07:40 · Evening: 19:33–19:45
The Blue Hour in New Town offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:28 to 07:40, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:33 to 19:45, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About New Town
New Town is located at a latitude of 47.98° and a longitude of -102.49°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in New Town vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in New Town
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in New Town. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 New Town, with up to 16h 3m 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 New Town sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in New Town brings the shortest days with only 8h 22m 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 New Town
On the same latitude as New Town
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as New Town (48° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 15m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in New Town
When does the sun rise in New Town today?
Today the sun rises in New Town at 07:59 and sets at 19:14.
How long is the day in New Town today?
The day lasts 11h 15m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in New Town today?
In the morning from 07:40–08:41, in the evening from 18:32–19:33.
When is the longest day in New Town?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 3m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 22m.
When does it get dark in New Town today?
It is dark from 19:45, fully dark from 20:57.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of New Town. All times are in local time. How it is calculated