Sunrise and Sunset in South Portland Today
In South Portland, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:46 and sets at 18:09. The day length is 11h 23m. Solar noon is reached at 12:28.
South Portland: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in South Portland at 12:28 – 28 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 04:58, the latest on October 31 at 07:15.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:03 and latest on June 26 at 20:26.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 31 min more daylight than the shortest.
South Portland 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 | 07:11 | 16:29 | 9 h 19 min | west-southwest 241° | 165 h |
| Feb | 06:39 | 17:11 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 254° | 173 h |
| Mar | 06:53 | 18:47 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 205 h |
| Apr | 05:58 | 19:24 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 285° | 214 h |
| May | 05:15 | 19:59 | 14 h 44 min | west-northwest 298° | 243 h |
| Jun | 04:58 | 20:24 | 15 h 25 min | northwest 304° | 259 h |
| Jul | 05:13 | 20:20 | 15 h 7 min | west-northwest 301° | 282 h |
| Aug | 05:45 | 19:44 | 13 h 59 min | west-northwest 290° | 268 h |
| Sep | 06:20 | 18:51 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 229 h |
| Oct | 06:55 | 17:57 | 11 h 2 min | west-southwest 259° | 196 h |
| Nov | 06:35 | 16:15 | 9 h 41 min | west-southwest 245° | 139 h |
| Dec | 07:07 | 16:04 | 8 h 57 min | west-southwest 238° | 141 h |
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.
Sunniest month: July with 282 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 139 – 2,514 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Portland/Int'l Jetport ME, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in South Portland
Morning: 06:29–07:25 · Evening: 17:30–18:27
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In South Portland, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:29 to 07:25. The evening golden hour extends from 17:30 to 18:27. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in South Portland
Morning: 06:18–06:29 · Evening: 18:27–18:38
The Blue Hour in South Portland offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:18 to 06:29, 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 South Portland
South Portland is located at a latitude of 43.64° and a longitude of -70.24°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in South Portland vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in South Portland
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in South Portland. 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 South Portland, with up to 15h 27m 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 South Portland 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 South Portland brings the shortest days with only 8h 56m 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 South Portland
On the same latitude as South Portland
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as South Portland (43.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 23m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in South Portland
When does the sun rise in South Portland today?
Today the sun rises in South Portland at 06:46 and sets at 18:09.
How long is the day in South Portland today?
The day lasts 11h 23m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in South Portland today?
In the morning from 06:29–07:25, in the evening from 17:30–18:27.
When is the longest day in South Portland?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 27m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 56m.
When does it get dark in South Portland today?
It is dark from 18:38, fully dark from 19:44.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of South Portland. All times are in local time. How it is calculated