Sunrise and Sunset in Pawtucket Today

In Pawtucket, 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.

Pawtucket: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Pawtucket 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 05:09, the latest on October 31 at 07:16.

The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:14 and latest on June 27 at 20:24.

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

Pawtucket 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	07:10	16:39	9 h 29 min	west-southwest 242°	172 h
Feb	06:41	17:18	10 h 38 min	west-southwest 254°	173 h
Mar	06:57	18:52	11 h 55 min	west 268°	216 h
Apr	06:05	19:26	13 h 21 min	west-northwest 284°	225 h
May	05:25	19:59	14 h 34 min	west-northwest 297°	255 h
Jun	05:09	20:22	15 h 13 min	west-northwest 303°	274 h
Jul	05:23	20:18	14 h 55 min	west-northwest 300°	291 h
Aug	05:53	19:45	13 h 52 min	west-northwest 289°	263 h
Sep	06:25	18:54	12 h 29 min	west 274°	233 h
Oct	06:57	18:03	11 h 6 min	west 259°	209 h
Nov	06:35	16:24	9 h 49 min	west-southwest 245°	148 h
Dec	07:06	16:15	9 h 9 min	west-southwest 239°	149 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 64° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 291 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 148 – 2,608 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Providence/Green State, RI, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).

Golden Hour in Pawtucket

Morning: 06:32–07:27 · Evening: 17:37–18:32

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Pawtucket, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:32 to 07:27. 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 Pawtucket

Morning: 06:22–06:32 · Evening: 18:32–18:43

The Blue Hour in Pawtucket offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:22 to 06:32, 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 Pawtucket

Pawtucket is located at a latitude of 41.88° and a longitude of -71.38°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Pawtucket vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Pawtucket

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Pawtucket. 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 Pawtucket, with up to 15h 14m 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 Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket brings the shortest days with only 9h 8m 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 Pawtucket

On the same latitude as Pawtucket

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Pawtucket (41.9° 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 Pawtucket

When does the sun rise in Pawtucket today?

Today the sun rises in Pawtucket at 06:50 and sets at 18:15.

How long is the day in Pawtucket today?

The day lasts 11h 25m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Pawtucket today?

In the morning from 06:32–07:27, in the evening from 17:37–18:32.

When is the longest day in Pawtucket?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 14m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 8m.

When does it get dark in Pawtucket today?

It is dark from 18:43, fully dark from 19:47.