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Sunrise and sunset in Erie, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:32 AM–8:10 AM and 6:04 PM–6:42 PM
Times are local time in Erie. Current time in Erie →
Sunrise and sunset in Erie through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 46m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 7m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 22m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 49m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 21m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 7m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:50 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 10m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:47 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 26m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 0m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 35m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 13m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:34 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 41m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 20m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 2m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 34m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 2m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 14m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 12m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 58m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 27m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 55m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 10m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 32m |
Calculated for 42.13°N, 80.08°W, including daylight saving time where Erie uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Erie this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 15m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 6m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:45 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 9:01 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Erie today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:32 AM and sets at 6:42 PM in Erie, giving 11 hours 9 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Erie?
The longest day in Erie in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Erie?
The shortest day in Erie in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Erie?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:45 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 9:01 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Erie?
Today, golden hour in Erie is from sunrise (7:32 AM) to 8:10 AM in the morning, and from 6:04 PM to sunset (6:42 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.