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Sunrise and sunset in Jersey City, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:07 AM–7:44 AM and 5:42 PM–6:19 PM
Times are local time in Jersey City. Current time in Jersey City →
Sunrise and sunset in Jersey City through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 47m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 10m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 27m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 56m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 29m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 16m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 19m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 34m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 6m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 39m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 16m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 40m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 17m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 56m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 26m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 53m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:25 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 4m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 3m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 49m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 20m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 49m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 7m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:37 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 30m |
Calculated for 40.73°N, 74.08°W, including daylight saving time where Jersey City uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Jersey City this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 6m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 15m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:25 AM on June 12
- Latest sunset: 8:32 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Jersey City today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 6:19 PM in Jersey City, giving 11 hours 12 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Jersey City?
The longest day in Jersey City in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Jersey City?
The shortest day in Jersey City in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Jersey City?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:25 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset is 8:32 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 Jersey City?
Today, golden hour in Jersey City is from sunrise (7:07 AM) to 7:44 AM in the morning, and from 5:42 PM to sunset (6:19 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.