What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Dover, DE?

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Dover, Delaware. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for Dover at the bottom of the page.

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:38 am

Dawn: 5:06 am

Sunrise today in Dover was at 5:38 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:25 pm

Dusk: 8:57 pm

Sunset today in Dover will be at 8:25 PM EDT ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:38 am

Dawn: 5:06 am

Sunrise tomorrow in Dover will be at 5:38 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:26 pm

Dusk: 8:57 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Dover will be at 8:26 PM EDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Dover

Sunrise and sunset photos of Dover, DE from Flickr.

morning show
The original Airbnb house
Winter Evening

Calendar Dover Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Dover, Delaware. Discover Dover, DE's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

DateDawnSunriseSolar NoonSunsetDuskDay Length

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Dover

When is the shortest day in Dover, DE?

The shortest day of the year in Dover, Delaware (winter solstice) will be on Tuesday, December 22, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Dover, DE?

The shortest day of 2026 in Dover, Delaware will be 9 hours and 24 minutes of daylight on December 22 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Dover, DE?

The longest day in Dover, Delaware (summer solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 21, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Dover, DE?

The longest day of 2026 in Dover, Delaware will have 14 hours and 55 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Dover, DE get in summer vs winter?

Dover, Delaware gets 5 hours and 30 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 14 hours and 55 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 24 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Dover, DE?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Dover, Delaware will be on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:36 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Dover, DE?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Dover, Delaware will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:29 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Dover, DE?

The latest sunset time in Dover, Delaware will be on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Dover, DE?

The earliest sunset time in Dover, Delaware will be on Monday, December 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM.

Dover is the capital city of the state of Delaware. It is located in the central part of the state on the St. Jones River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 36,047. Dover is the county seat of Kent County and is home to Dover Air Force Base. The city is also known for its historic sites and museums, including the First State Heritage Park, the John Dickinson Plantation, and the Biggs Museum of American Art.

Dover, DE
39.15817,-75.52437
Timezone: America/New_York