Sunrise and Sunset in West Babylon Today
In West Babylon, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:28 and sets at 16:44. The day length is 10h 16m. Solar noon is reached at 11:36.
West Babylon: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in West Babylon at 11:36 – 24 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:21, the latest on October 31 at 07:22.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:25 and latest on June 27 at 20:28.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 51 min more daylight than the shortest.
West Babylon 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 | 07:15 | 16:50 | 9 h 36 min | west-southwest 243° | 163 h |
| Feb | 06:47 | 17:28 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 254° | 163 h |
| Mar | 07:04 | 19:00 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 213 h |
| Apr | 06:14 | 19:32 | 13 h 18 min | west-northwest 284° | 226 h |
| May | 05:36 | 20:03 | 14 h 28 min | west-northwest 296° | 257 h |
| Jun | 05:21 | 20:26 | 15 h 5 min | west-northwest 302° | 257 h |
| Jul | 05:35 | 20:23 | 14 h 48 min | west-northwest 300° | 268 h |
| Aug | 06:03 | 19:51 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 289° | 268 h |
| Sep | 06:34 | 19:02 | 12 h 28 min | west 274° | 219 h |
| Oct | 07:04 | 18:12 | 11 h 8 min | west 259° | 211 h |
| Nov | 06:40 | 16:35 | 9 h 55 min | west-southwest 246° | 151 h |
| Dec | 07:10 | 16:26 | 9 h 16 min | west-southwest 239° | 139 h |
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.
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 West Babylon
Morning: 06:10–07:07 · Evening: 16:05–17:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In West Babylon, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:10 to 07:07. The evening golden hour extends from 16:05 to 17:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in West Babylon
Morning: 05:59–06:10 · Evening: 17:02–17:13
The Blue Hour in West Babylon offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:59 to 06:10, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:02 to 17:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About West Babylon
West Babylon is located at a latitude of 40.72° and a longitude of -73.35°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in West Babylon vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in West Babylon
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in West Babylon. 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 West Babylon, 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 West Babylon 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 West Babylon 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 West Babylon
On the same latitude as West Babylon
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as West Babylon (40.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 16m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in West Babylon
When does the sun rise in West Babylon today?
Today the sun rises in West Babylon at 06:28 and sets at 16:44.
How long is the day in West Babylon today?
The day lasts 10h 16m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in West Babylon today?
In the morning from 06:10–07:07, in the evening from 16:05–17:02.
When is the longest day in West Babylon?
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 West Babylon today?
It is dark from 17:13, fully dark from 18:18.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of West Babylon. All times are in local time. How it is calculated