Sunrise and Sunset in Stamford Today
In Stamford, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:58 and sets at 18:24. The day length is 11h 26m. Solar noon is reached at 12:41.
Stamford: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Stamford at 12:41 – 41 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 05:21, the latest on October 31 at 07:23.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:25 and latest on June 27 at 20:30.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 55 min more daylight than the shortest.
Stamford 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 | 07:16 | 16:50 | 9 h 34 min | west-southwest 242° | 163 h |
| Feb | 06:48 | 17:28 | 10 h 40 min | west-southwest 254° | 163 h |
| Mar | 07:05 | 19:00 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 213 h |
| Apr | 06:14 | 19:34 | 13 h 19 min | west-northwest 284° | 226 h |
| May | 05:36 | 20:05 | 14 h 29 min | west-northwest 296° | 257 h |
| Jun | 05:21 | 20:28 | 15 h 7 min | west-northwest 303° | 257 h |
| Jul | 05:34 | 20:25 | 14 h 50 min | west-northwest 300° | 268 h |
| Aug | 06:03 | 19:52 | 13 h 49 min | west-northwest 289° | 268 h |
| Sep | 06:34 | 19:03 | 12 h 28 min | west 274° | 219 h |
| Oct | 07:05 | 18:13 | 11 h 8 min | west 259° | 211 h |
| Nov | 06:41 | 16:35 | 9 h 53 min | west-southwest 246° | 151 h |
| Dec | 07:12 | 16:26 | 9 h 14 min | west-southwest 239° | 139 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 63° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 268 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 139 – 2,535 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station New York Central Park, NY, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Stamford
Morning: 06:41–07:35 · Evening: 17:47–18:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Stamford, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:41 to 07:35. The evening golden hour extends from 17:47 to 18:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Stamford
Morning: 06:30–06:41 · Evening: 18:41–18:51
The Blue Hour in Stamford offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:30 to 06:41, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:41 to 18:51, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Stamford
Stamford is located at a latitude of 41.05° and a longitude of -73.54°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Stamford vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Stamford
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Stamford. 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 Stamford, with up to 15h 8m 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 Stamford 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 Stamford brings the shortest days with only 9h 13m 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 Stamford
On the same latitude as Stamford
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Stamford (41.1° 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 Stamford
When does the sun rise in Stamford today?
Today the sun rises in Stamford at 06:58 and sets at 18:24.
How long is the day in Stamford today?
The day lasts 11h 26m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Stamford today?
In the morning from 06:41–07:35, in the evening from 17:47–18:41.
When is the longest day in Stamford?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 8m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 13m.
When does it get dark in Stamford today?
It is dark from 18:51, fully dark from 19:55.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Stamford. All times are in local time. How it is calculated