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What time is sunrise and sunset in Long Island City?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Long Island City, New York. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:05 AM
100° EDawn 6:38 AM

Sunrise in Long Island City was at 7:05:41 AM EDT (12h 37m ago).

Sunset
6:17 PM
260° WDusk 6:44 PM

Sunset in Long Island City was at 6:17:13 PM EDT (1h 26m ago).

Now
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Astronomical twilight now · Last light at 7:48 PM

Daylight
11h 11m
Darkness
9h 47m
Solar noon
12:41 PM
Sun altitude
16.6° below
Sun direction
274° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:06 AM
101° EDawn 6:39 AM

Sunrise in Long Island City will be at 7:06:46 AM EDT (in 11h 24m).

Sunset
6:15 PM
259° WDusk 6:43 PM

Sunset in Long Island City will be at 6:15:41 PM EDT (in 22h 33m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Long Island City

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:23 AM
Moonset
8:14 PM

Calendar

America/New_York · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:52 AM6:38 PM11h 45m 57s
2 Fri6:53 AM6:36 PM11h 43m 17s
3 Sat6:54 AM6:34 PM11h 40m 37s
4 Sun6:55 AM6:33 PM11h 37m 57s
5 Mon6:56 AM6:31 PM11h 35m 17s
6 Tue6:57 AM6:29 PM11h 32m 37s
7 Wed6:58 AM6:28 PM11h 29m 58s
8 Thu6:59 AM6:26 PM11h 27m 19s
9 Fri7:00 AM6:25 PM11h 24m 40s
10 Sat7:01 AM6:23 PM11h 22m 02s
11 Sun7:02 AM6:21 PM11h 19m 23s
12 Mon7:03 AM6:20 PM11h 16m 46s
13 Tue7:04 AM6:18 PM11h 14m 08s
14 Wed7:05 AM6:17 PM11h 11m 31s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 11m 31s of daylight·−2m 37s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:38 AM – 6:44 PM
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Time
7:43 PM
Altitude
-16.6°
Heading
274° W
Light
Astronomical twilight

7:43 PM, Astronomical twilight, altitude -16.6 degrees

15 Thu7:06 AM6:15 PM11h 08m 55s
16 Fri7:07 AM6:14 PM11h 06m 19s
17 Sat7:08 AM6:12 PM11h 03m 44s
18 Sun7:10 AM6:11 PM11h 01m 09s
19 Mon7:11 AM6:09 PM10h 58m 34s
20 Tue7:12 AM6:08 PM10h 56m 01s
21 Wed7:13 AM6:06 PM10h 53m 28s
22 Thu7:14 AM6:05 PM10h 50m 55s
23 Fri7:15 AM6:04 PM10h 48m 24s
24 Sat7:16 AM6:02 PM10h 45m 53s
25 Sun7:17 AM6:01 PM10h 43m 23s
26 Mon7:19 AM5:59 PM10h 40m 54s
27 Tue7:20 AM5:58 PM10h 38m 26s
28 Wed7:21 AM5:57 PM10h 35m 59s
29 Thu7:22 AM5:56 PM10h 33m 32s
30 Fri7:23 AM5:54 PM10h 31m 07s
31 Sat7:24 AM5:53 PM10h 28m 43s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Long Island City from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Long Island City, United States

What time does the sun rise in Long Island City today?
Sunrise in Long Island City today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:05 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Long Island City today?
Sunset today is at 6:17 PM, after 11h 11m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Long Island City tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:44 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:48 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Long Island City, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Long Island City is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 05m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Long Island City, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Long Island City, New York is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 15m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Long Island City get in summer than in winter?
Long Island City gets 5h 50m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 05m against 9h 15m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Long Island City?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Long Island City is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:23 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Long Island City?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Long Island City?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, December 7, 2026, with the sun down by 4:28 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Long Island City?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:25 AM.
Does Long Island City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Long Island City 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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