Niagara Falls US Side: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In Niagara Falls US Side, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:20 and sets at 18:46. The day length is 11h 26m. Solar noon is reached at 13:04.

Niagara Falls US Side: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Niagara Falls US Side at 13:04 – 1 h 4 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 05:36, the latest on October 31 at 07:49.

The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:41 and latest on June 26 at 20:59.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 23 min more daylight than the shortest.

Niagara Falls US Side through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirection
Jan07:4417:069 h 22 minwest-southwest 242°
Feb07:1317:4710 h 34 minwest-southwest 254°
Mar07:2819:2211 h 55 minwest 268°
Apr06:3419:5913 h 25 minwest-northwest 285°
May05:5220:3314 h 40 minwest-northwest 297°
Jun05:3620:5715 h 21 minnorthwest 304°
Jul05:5020:5315 h 3 minwest-northwest 301°
Aug06:2220:1813 h 57 minwest-northwest 290°
Sep06:5519:2612 h 30 minwest 275°
Oct07:2918:3311 h 3 minwest-southwest 259°
Nov07:0816:529 h 43 minwest-southwest 245°
Dec07:4016:419 h 1 minwest-southwest 238°

Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.

Golden Hour in Niagara Falls US Side

Morning: 07:03–07:58 · Evening: 18:08–19:04

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Niagara Falls US Side, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:03 to 07:58. The evening golden hour extends from 18:08 to 19:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Niagara Falls US Side

Morning: 06:52–07:03 · Evening: 19:04–19:15

The Blue Hour in Niagara Falls US Side offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:52 to 07:03, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:04 to 19:15, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Niagara Falls US Side

Niagara Falls US Side is located at a latitude of 43.09° and a longitude of -79.07°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Niagara Falls US Side vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Niagara Falls US Side

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Niagara Falls US Side. 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 Niagara Falls US Side, with up to 15h 22m 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 Niagara Falls US Side 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 Niagara Falls US Side brings the shortest days with only 9h 0m 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 Niagara Falls US Side

On the same latitude as Niagara Falls US Side

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Niagara Falls US Side (43.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 26m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Niagara Falls US Side

When does the sun rise in Niagara Falls US Side today?

Today the sun rises in Niagara Falls US Side at 07:20 and sets at 18:46.

How long is the day in Niagara Falls US Side today?

The day lasts 11h 26m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Niagara Falls US Side today?

In the morning from 07:03–07:58, in the evening from 18:08–19:04.

When is the longest day in Niagara Falls US Side?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 22m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 0m.

When does it get dark in Niagara Falls US Side today?

It is dark from 19:15, fully dark from 20:21.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Niagara Falls US Side. All times are in local time. How it is calculated