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What time is sunrise and sunset in Rockland?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Rockland, Maine. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:51 AM
101° EDawn 6:22 AM

Sunrise in Rockland will be at 6:51:14 AM EDT (in 1h 15m).

Sunset
5:52 PM
259° WSWDusk 6:21 PM

Sunset in Rockland will be at 5:52:26 PM EDT (in 12h 17m).

Now
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Astronomical twilight now · Nautical dawn at 5:48 AM

Daylight
11h 01m
Darkness
9h 46m
Solar noon
12:22 PM
Sun altitude
13.8° below
Sun direction
88° E
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:52 AM
102° ESEDawn 6:23 AM

Sunrise in Rockland will be at 6:52:29 AM EDT (in 25h 17m).

Sunset
5:50 PM
258° WSWDusk 6:19 PM

Sunset in Rockland will be at 5:50:46 PM EDT (in 36h 15m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Rockland

Waxing Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
12:16 PM
Moonset
8:26 PM

Calendar

Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:34 AM6:17 PM11h 42m
2 Fri6:35 AM6:15 PM11h 39m
3 Sat6:36 AM6:13 PM11h 36m
4 Sun6:37 AM6:11 PM11h 33m
5 Mon6:38 AM6:09 PM11h 30m
6 Tue6:40 AM6:08 PM11h 27m
7 Wed6:41 AM6:06 PM11h 24m
8 Thu6:42 AM6:04 PM11h 21m
9 Fri6:43 AM6:02 PM11h 18m
10 Sat6:45 AM6:01 PM11h 15m
11 Sun6:46 AM5:59 PM11h 13m
12 Mon6:47 AM5:57 PM11h 10m
13 Tue6:48 AM5:55 PM11h 07m
14 Wed6:49 AM5:54 PM11h 04m
15 Thu6:51 AM5:52 PM11h 01m
Thursday, October 15
11h 01m 13s of daylight·−2m 56s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:22 AM – 6:21 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:51 AM12:22 PM5:52 PMhorizon
Time
5:36 AM
Altitude
-13.8°
Heading
88° E
Light
Astronomical twilight

5:36 AM, Astronomical twilight, altitude -13.8 degrees

16 Fri6:52 AM5:50 PM10h 58m
17 Sat6:53 AM5:49 PM10h 55m
18 Sun6:55 AM5:47 PM10h 52m
19 Mon6:56 AM5:45 PM10h 49m
20 Tue6:57 AM5:44 PM10h 46m
21 Wed6:58 AM5:42 PM10h 43m
22 Thu7:00 AM5:41 PM10h 40m
23 Fri7:01 AM5:39 PM10h 38m
24 Sat7:02 AM5:37 PM10h 35m
25 Sun7:04 AM5:36 PM10h 32m
26 Mon7:05 AM5:34 PM10h 29m
27 Tue7:06 AM5:33 PM10h 26m
28 Wed7:07 AM5:31 PM10h 23m
29 Thu7:09 AM5:30 PM10h 21m
30 Fri7:10 AM5:29 PM10h 18m
31 Sat7:11 AM5:27 PM10h 15m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Rockland from Flickr.

More on Flickr
Flickr photo: Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
Rockland Breakwater LighthouseView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
Rockland Breakwater LighthouseView on Flickr
Flickr photo: That sunset rainbow last night was crazy intense! | South Thomaston Maine
That sunset rainbow last night was crazy intense! | South Thomaston MaineView on Flickr
Flickr photo: That sunset rainbow last night was crazy intense! | South Thomaston Maine
That sunset rainbow last night was crazy intense! | South Thomaston MaineView on Flickr
Flickr photo: That sunset rainbow last night was crazy intense! | South Thomaston Maine
That sunset rainbow last night was crazy intense! | South Thomaston MaineView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Dusk Fishing
Dusk FishingView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Beech Hill Stone Hut at Sunset
Beech Hill Stone Hut at SunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Harborside
HarborsideView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset @ The Knox County Regional Airport | Owls Head Maine
Sunset @ The Knox County Regional Airport | Owls Head MaineView on Flickr
Flickr photo: 2025-09-30 06.54.26 (IMG_1485)
2025-09-30 06.54.26 (IMG_1485)View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Higgins the Bronco | Rockland Maine
Higgins the Bronco | Rockland MaineView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Higgins the Bronco | Rockland Maine
Higgins the Bronco | Rockland MaineView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Rockland, United States

What time does the sun rise in Rockland today?
Sunrise in Rockland today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:51 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Rockland today?
Sunset today is at 5:52 PM, after 11h 01m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Rockland tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:28 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Rockland, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Rockland is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 30m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Rockland, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Rockland, Maine is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 8h 52m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Rockland get in summer than in winter?
Rockland gets 6h 37m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 30m against 8h 52m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 13m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Rockland?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Rockland is on Monday, June 15, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:52 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Rockland?
The latest sunset is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:23 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Rockland?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, with the sun down by 3:57 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Rockland?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:11 AM.
Does Rockland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rockland uses Eastern Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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