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41.3081° N72.9282° W18 mBortle 8New York

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in New Haven, CT

South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut · pop. 130,322

  • Sunrise 7:10 AM
  • Sunset 6:05 PM
  • Bortle 8

New Haven is a city of about 130,322 people in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Today the sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 6:05 PM; the evening golden hour runs 5:27 PM – 6:22 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at New Haven

Live
Sunrise
7:10 AM
Sunset
6:05 PM
Golden hour AM
6:52 AM – 7:47 AM
Golden hour PM
5:27 PM – 6:22 PM
Blue hour AM
6:42 AM – 6:52 AM
Blue hour PM
6:22 PM – 6:33 PM
Full darkness
7:37 PM – 5:38 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
3:22 PM / 1:03 AM
Day length
10h 55m
Sunrise azimuth
103°
Sunset azimuth
257°
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Times in America/New York. Golden hour = sun −4° to +6°; blue hour = −6° to −4°.

Clouds at sunrise & sunset

NWS

Hourly sky cover from the National Weather Service. 20–60% cloud often gives the most colorful sunrises and sunsets.

Sunrise, sunset & golden hour by month

Month (15th)SunriseGolden hour endsGolden hour startsSunsetBlue hour endsDaylight
January7:16 AM7:59 AM4:05 PM4:47 PM5:18 PM9h 31m
February6:48 AM7:26 AM4:47 PM5:26 PM5:54 PM10h 38m
March7:05 AM7:41 AM6:22 PM6:59 PM7:26 PM11h 54m
April6:13 AM6:50 AM6:55 PM7:32 PM8:00 PM13h 19m
May5:34 AM6:14 AM7:24 PM8:04 PM8:35 PM14h 30m
June5:19 AM6:01 AM7:46 PM8:27 PM9:01 PM15h 09m
July5:32 AM6:13 AM7:44 PM8:24 PM8:57 PM14h 52m
August6:02 AM6:40 AM7:15 PM7:53 PM8:22 PM13h 51m
September6:33 AM7:09 AM6:27 PM7:03 PM7:31 PM12h 30m
October7:04 AM7:41 AM5:35 PM6:12 PM6:40 PM11h 08m
November6:41 AM7:22 AM3:53 PM4:34 PM5:03 PM9h 53m
December7:11 AM7:56 AM3:40 PM4:24 PM4:55 PM9h 13m

Local time in America/New York, daylight saving time included.

Where the sun rises and sets in New Haven

At New Haven the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 57° (ENE) at the June solstice and 121° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 303° (WNW) in June to 239° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 72° in summer but only 25° in winter.

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Best photo spots near New Haven

228 photo locations lie within 80 km of New Haven. Each links to a full planning page with sunrise and sunset directions.

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Historic District31 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region · 171 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park41 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 151 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point53 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 252 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point78 km away · Northwest Hills Planning Region · 182 m

Waterfalls

Roaring Brook FallsWaterfall
Roaring Brook Falls20 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Wadsworth Falls State ParkWaterfall
Wadsworth Falls State Park32 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Waterfall
Wadsworth Falls31 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 43 m
Mill Pond FallsWaterfall
Mill Pond Falls46 km away · Capitol Planning Region
Waterfall
Westfield Falls35 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 42 m
Waterfall
Buttermilk Falls38 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region · 215 m

State Parks

West Rock Ridge State ParkState Park
West Rock Ridge State Park5.6 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Farm River State ParkState Park
Farm River State Park8.4 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Quinnipiac River State ParkState Park
Quinnipiac River State Park14 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Osbornedale State ParkState Park
Osbornedale State Park15 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Wharton Brook State ParkState Park
Wharton Brook State Park15 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Indian Well State ParkState Park
Indian Well State Park16 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Lakes

Pameacha PondLake
Pameacha Pond35 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 23 m
Flax PondLake
Flax Pond42 km away · Suffolk County · -1 m
Artist LakeLake
Artist Lake47 km away · Suffolk County · 14 m
Candlewood LakeLake
Candlewood Lake49 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 127 m
Bantam LakeLake
Bantam Lake50 km away · Northwest Hills Planning Region · 272 m
Wildwood Lake (New York)Lake
Wildwood Lake (New York)51 km away · Suffolk County · 6 m

Lighthouses

Five Mile Point LightLighthouse
Five Mile Point Light6.9 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Southwest Ledge LightLighthouse
Southwest Ledge Light8.5 km away
Lighthouse
Sandy Point Lighthouse5.2 km away
Lighthouse
Lighthouse Marina7.1 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Falkner Island LightLighthouse
Falkner Island Light25 km away
Stratford Point LightLighthouse
Stratford Point Light23 km away · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

Beaches

Walnut BeachBeach
Walnut Beach18 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Cedar BeachBeach
Cedar Beach39 km away · Suffolk County
McCook Point ParkBeach
McCook Point Park61 km away · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Beach
Greenwich Point64 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Beach
Ocean Beach69 km away · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland BeachBeach
Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach74 km away · Westchester County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central New Haven is estimated at Bortle 8 (city sky). The nearest truly dark location in our database is Mount Snow, about 184 km (114 mi) away (Bortle 3). The Milky Way core is up during darkness from March to September, best in June. Northern lights need roughly Kp 6.0+ to appear low on the northern horizon here.

Darkest skies within 200 km

LocationTypeDistanceEst. Bortle
Mount SnowMountain Peak184 km (114 mi)3
Townshend State ParkState Park194 km (120 mi)3
Scott Covered BridgeCovered Bridge194 km (121 mi)3
Chiselville Covered BridgeCovered Bridge197 km (122 mi)3
Stratton MountainMountain Peak198 km (123 mi)3
Stratton Mountain Lookout TowerFire Lookout198 km (123 mi)3
Eagleville BridgeCovered Bridge200 km (124 mi)3
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
February5:09 AM – 5:09 AM0.010°
March4:21 AM – 5:31 AM1.217°
April2:21 AM – 4:31 AM2.219°
May12:18 AM – 3:38 AM3.320°
June10:36 PM – 3:06 AM4.520°
July10:26 PM – 1:46 AM3.320°
August9:37 PM – 11:37 PM2.019°
September8:37 PM – 9:37 PM1.016°
October7:44 PM – 7:44 PM0.010°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 49% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (64%). July is the warmest month and January the coldest, which matters for gear, snow access and how long batteries last at night.

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FAQ

What time is golden hour in New Haven today?
Today the morning golden hour is 6:52 AM – 7:47 AM and the evening golden hour is 5:27 PM – 6:22 PM (local time). The live widget at the top updates automatically and lets you pick any date.
What time is sunset in New Haven in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:12 PM and blue hour ends around 6:40 PM.
When is the latest sunset in New Haven?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 8:29 PM — and earliest in December, around 4:26 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near New Haven?
Good options nearby include East Rock, Sandy Point Lighthouse, Five Mile Point Light. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from New Haven?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 8). Drive to Mount Snow (184 km (114 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in New Haven?
Occasionally. Aurora needs roughly Kp 6.0 or higher to show on the northern horizon at this geomagnetic latitude (51°). Cameras pick it up before your eyes do.