Sunrise and Sunset in Provincetown Today
In Provincetown, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:45 and sets at 18:10. The day length is 11h 25m. Solar noon is reached at 12:28.
Provincetown: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Provincetown at 12:28 – 28 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:04, the latest on October 31 at 07:12.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:08 and latest on June 26 at 20:20.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 8 min more daylight than the shortest.
Provincetown 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 | 07:06 | 16:34 | 9 h 28 min | west-southwest 242° | 163 h |
| Feb | 06:36 | 17:13 | 10 h 37 min | west-southwest 254° | 168 h |
| Mar | 06:52 | 18:47 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 214 h |
| Apr | 06:00 | 19:22 | 13 h 22 min | west-northwest 284° | 227 h |
| May | 05:20 | 19:54 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 297° | 267 h |
| Jun | 05:04 | 20:18 | 15 h 14 min | west-northwest 303° | 287 h |
| Jul | 05:18 | 20:14 | 14 h 56 min | west-northwest 300° | 301 h |
| Aug | 05:48 | 19:41 | 13 h 53 min | west-northwest 290° | 277 h |
| Sep | 06:20 | 18:50 | 12 h 29 min | west 274° | 237 h |
| Oct | 06:53 | 17:58 | 11 h 6 min | west 259° | 206 h |
| Nov | 06:30 | 16:19 | 9 h 49 min | west-southwest 245° | 143 h |
| Dec | 07:01 | 16:09 | 9 h 8 min | west-southwest 239° | 142 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 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 Provincetown
Morning: 06:28–07:22 · Evening: 17:32–18:27
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Provincetown, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:28 to 07:22. The evening golden hour extends from 17:32 to 18:27. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Provincetown
Morning: 06:17–06:28 · Evening: 18:27–18:38
The Blue Hour in Provincetown offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:17 to 06:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:27 to 18:38, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Provincetown
Provincetown is located at a latitude of 42.06° and a longitude of -70.18°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Provincetown vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Provincetown
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Provincetown. 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 Provincetown, with up to 15h 15m 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 Provincetown 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 Provincetown brings the shortest days with only 9h 7m 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 Provincetown
On the same latitude as Provincetown
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Provincetown (42.1° 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 Provincetown
When does the sun rise in Provincetown today?
Today the sun rises in Provincetown at 06:44 and sets at 18:11.
How long is the day in Provincetown today?
The day lasts 11h 28m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Provincetown today?
In the morning from 06:27–07:21, in the evening from 17:34–18:29.
When is the longest day in Provincetown?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 15m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 7m.
When does it get dark in Provincetown today?
It is dark from 18:39, fully dark from 19:44.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Provincetown. All times are in local time. How it is calculated