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What time is sunrise and sunset in Dover?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:56 AM
101° EDawn 6:28 AM

Sunrise in Dover will be at 6:56:40 AM EDT (in 3h 30m).

Sunset
6:04 PM
259° WDusk 6:32 PM

Sunset in Dover will be at 6:04:26 PM EDT (in 14h 38m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:23 AM

Daylight
11h 07m
Darkness
9h 48m
Solar noon
12:30 PM
Sun altitude
38.4° below
Sun direction
62° ENE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:57 AM
101° EDawn 6:29 AM

Sunrise in Dover will be at 6:57:49 AM EDT (in 27h 31m).

Sunset
6:02 PM
259° WSWDusk 6:31 PM

Sunset in Dover will be at 6:02:51 PM EDT (in 38h 36m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Dover

Waxing Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
12:16 PM
Moonset
8:44 PM

Calendar

Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:40 AM6:27 PM11h 46m
2 Fri6:42 AM6:26 PM11h 43m
3 Sat6:43 AM6:24 PM11h 41m
4 Sun6:44 AM6:22 PM11h 38m
5 Mon6:45 AM6:20 PM11h 35m
6 Tue6:46 AM6:19 PM11h 32m
7 Wed6:47 AM6:17 PM11h 29m
8 Thu6:48 AM6:15 PM11h 27m
9 Fri6:49 AM6:14 PM11h 24m
10 Sat6:50 AM6:12 PM11h 21m
11 Sun6:52 AM6:10 PM11h 18m
12 Mon6:53 AM6:09 PM11h 16m
13 Tue6:54 AM6:07 PM11h 13m
14 Wed6:55 AM6:06 PM11h 10m
15 Thu6:56 AM6:04 PM11h 07m
Thursday, October 15
11h 07m 46s of daylight·−2m 44s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:28 AM – 6:32 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:56 AM12:30 PM6:04 PMhorizon
Time
3:27 AM
Altitude
-38.3°
Heading
62° ENE
Light
Night

3:27 AM, Night, altitude -38.3 degrees

16 Fri6:57 AM6:02 PM11h 05m
17 Sat6:58 AM6:01 PM11h 02m
18 Sun7:00 AM5:59 PM10h 59m
19 Mon7:01 AM5:58 PM10h 56m
20 Tue7:02 AM5:56 PM10h 54m
21 Wed7:03 AM5:55 PM10h 51m
22 Thu7:04 AM5:53 PM10h 48m
23 Fri7:06 AM5:52 PM10h 46m
24 Sat7:07 AM5:50 PM10h 43m
25 Sun7:08 AM5:49 PM10h 40m
26 Mon7:09 AM5:47 PM10h 38m
27 Tue7:10 AM5:46 PM10h 35m
28 Wed7:12 AM5:45 PM10h 33m
29 Thu7:13 AM5:43 PM10h 30m
30 Fri7:14 AM5:42 PM10h 27m
31 Sat7:15 AM5:41 PM10h 25m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Dover from Flickr.

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Flickr photo: Now This is the Life
Now This is the LifeView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset Over Carey Road 8/365
Sunset Over Carey Road 8/365View on Flickr
Sunrise or sunset photo of Dover
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Flickr photo: WInter
WInterView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset after the Storm
Sunset after the StormView on Flickr
Sunrise or sunset photo of Dover
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Sunrise or sunset photo of Dover
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Flickr photo: Sunset After the Snow Storm, New England, Available on Getty Images
Sunset After the Snow Storm, New England, Available on Getty ImagesView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Twilight at Lake Waban
Twilight at Lake WabanView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Enjoying the #sunset and listening to bullfrogs croaking at Cutler Park. #bikecommute
Enjoying the #sunset and listening to bullfrogs croaking at Cutler Park. #bikecommuteView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Wellesley College engagement session
Wellesley College engagement sessionView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Wellesley College engagement session
Wellesley College engagement sessionView on Flickr

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Dover today?
Sunrise in Dover today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:56 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Dover today?
Sunset today is at 6:04 PM, after 11h 07m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Dover tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:32 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:37 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Dover, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Dover is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 16m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Dover, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Dover, Massachusetts is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 05m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Dover get in summer than in winter?
Dover gets 6h 11m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 16m against 9h 05m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Dover?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Dover is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:08 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Dover?
The latest sunset is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:25 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Dover?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with the sun down by 4:12 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Dover?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:17 AM.
Does Dover observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dover 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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