What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Amherst, NY?

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

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:39 am

Dawn: 5:04 am

Sunrise today in Amherst was at 5:39 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:50 pm

Dusk: 9:25 pm

Sunset today in Amherst will be at 8:50 PM EDT ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:38 am

Dawn: 5:03 am

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

Sunset

8:51 pm

Dusk: 9:26 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Amherst will be at 8:51 PM EDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Amherst

Sunrise and sunset photos of Amherst, NY from Flickr.

The Tower @ dawn - square silhouette
Twilight Bridge over an icy pond
Twilight Bridge over an icy pond - BW
Sunrise over a snow covered bridge
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Spring Evening Trees on Campus - Apr 2026
Spring Evening Trees on Campus - Apr 2026
Spring Evening Trees on Campus - Apr 2026
Early Spring Sunset on Campus - Mar 2026
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Sunset at AKG - Oct 2025

Calendar Amherst Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Amherst, New York. Discover Amherst, NY'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 Amherst

When is the shortest day in Amherst, NY?

The shortest day of the year in Amherst, New York (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 Amherst, NY?

The shortest day of 2026 in Amherst, New York will be 9 hours and 0 minutes of daylight on December 22 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Amherst, NY?

The longest day in Amherst, New York (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 Amherst, NY?

The longest day of 2026 in Amherst, New York will have 15 hours and 21 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Amherst, NY get in summer vs winter?

Amherst, New York gets 6 hours and 21 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 15 hours and 21 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 0 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 13 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Amherst, NY?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Amherst, New York will be on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:36 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Amherst, NY?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Amherst, New York will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:49 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Amherst, NY?

The latest sunset time in Amherst, New York will be on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:59 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Amherst, NY?

The earliest sunset time in Amherst, New York will be on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 4:41 PM.

Amherst is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 122,366. This makes it the most populous suburb of Buffalo. Amherst is the most populous town in upstate New York, and the second most populous town in New York state after the town of Hempstead on Long Island.

Amherst, NY
42.97839,-78.79976
Timezone: America/New_York