One World Trade Center: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In One World Trade Center, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:58 and sets at 18:28. The day length is 11h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 12:43.

One World Trade Center: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in One World Trade Center at 12:43 – 43 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 05:24, the latest on October 31 at 07:25.

The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:28 and latest on June 27 at 20:31.

The longest day of the year has 5 h 50 min more daylight than the shortest.

One World Trade Center through the year

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirectionDay/nightRain
Jan07:1716:539 h 36 minwest-southwest 243°4/-2 °C93 mm
Feb06:4917:3110 h 41 minwest-southwest 254°6/-1 °C81 mm
Mar07:0719:0211 h 55 minwest 268°10/2 °C109 mm
Apr06:1719:3513 h 18 minwest-northwest 284°17/8 °C104 mm
May05:3820:0614 h 28 minwest-northwest 296°22/13 °C101 mm
Jun05:2420:2915 h 5 minwest-northwest 302°27/18 °C115 mm
Jul05:3720:2514 h 48 minwest-northwest 300°29/21 °C117 mm
Aug06:0619:5313 h 47 minwest-northwest 289°29/21 °C116 mm
Sep06:3619:0412 h 28 minwest 274°25/17 °C110 mm
Oct07:0718:1511 h 8 minwest 259°18/11 °C111 mm
Nov06:4216:379 h 55 minwest-southwest 246°12/6 °C91 mm
Dec07:1216:299 h 17 minwest-southwest 239°7/1 °C111 mm

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 63° along the horizon.

As a destination: warmest in July at 29 °C by day, driest in February with 81 mm of rain.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).

Golden Hour in One World Trade Center

Morning: 06:42–07:35 · Evening: 17:51–18:44

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In One World Trade Center, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:42 to 07:35. The evening golden hour extends from 17:51 to 18:44. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in One World Trade Center

Morning: 06:31–06:42 · Evening: 18:44–18:55

The Blue Hour in One World Trade Center offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:31 to 06:42, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:44 to 18:55, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center is located at a latitude of 40.71° and a longitude of -74.01°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in One World Trade Center vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in One World Trade Center

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in One World Trade 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 One World Trade Center, with up to 15h 6m 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 One World Trade Center sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in One World Trade Center brings the shortest days with only 9h 15m 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 One World Trade Center

On the same latitude as One World Trade Center

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as One World Trade Center (40.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 29m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in One World Trade Center

When does the sun rise in One World Trade Center today?

Today the sun rises in One World Trade Center at 06:58 and sets at 18:28.

How long is the day in One World Trade Center today?

The day lasts 11h 29m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in One World Trade Center today?

In the morning from 06:42–07:35, in the evening from 17:51–18:44.

When is the longest day in One World Trade Center?

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

When does it get dark in One World Trade Center today?

It is dark from 18:55, fully dark from 19:58.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of One World Trade Center. All times are in local time. How it is calculated