Wedding sunset times in New York
Sunset and golden hour on the 15th of each month. Golden hour, roughly the hour before sunset, is the softest, warmest light for couple portraits.
Golden hour
19:30
Sunset
20:30
Sunset by month · New York · 2027
| Month | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15:51 | 16:51 |
| February | 16:29 | 17:29 |
| March | 18:01 | 19:01 |
| April | 18:33 | 19:33 |
| May | 19:04 | 20:04 |
| June | 19:28 | 20:28 |
| July | 19:26 | 20:26 |
| August | 18:56 | 19:56 |
| September | 18:07 | 19:07 |
| October | 17:17 | 18:17 |
| November | 15:39 | 16:39 |
| December | 15:29 | 16:29 |
Planning around the light in New York
The latest sunset in New York is around 26 June, at about 20:31. The earliest is around 8 December, at about 16:28. That’s a swing of more than 4 hours, so the season changes your whole timeline.
In summer, golden hour lands in the early evening, often between dinner and the dancing. A winter wedding needs family photos and portraits done straight after a midday ceremony, before the light goes. In mid-September, sunset is about 19:07.
Times are for the 15th of each month. Venues within an hour’s drive of New York will be within a few minutes. For an exact date, use the calculator above or the wedding day timeline generator, which builds sunset into your day.
Times are local and calculated for New York. Venues a short drive away will be within a few minutes.
Plan the whole day around the light, with time for family photos.
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What time is sunset in New York in June?
Around 20:28 in mid-June, with golden hour from about 19:28.
What time is sunset in New York in December?
Around 16:29 in mid-December, so winter couples should plan portraits for early afternoon.
When is the latest sunset in New York?
Around 26 June, at about 20:31. The earliest is around 8 December, at about 16:28.
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