Dusk and last light in New York
Last light (civil dusk) in New York today fades at 20:45, about 31 minutes after the sun sets at 20:14. The sky is fully dark by astronomical dusk at 22:06. Times for Wednesday, 29 July 2026, in New York's local time zone.
| Stage | What it means | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset | the sun dips below the horizon | 20:14 |
| Civil dusk (last light) | sun 6° below, usable light ends | 20:45 |
| Nautical dusk | sun 12° below, sea horizon gone | 21:23 |
| Astronomical dusk | sun 18° below, full night | 22:06 |
Dusk in New York, stage by stage
Dusk in New York runs the same three stages as dawn, in reverse. Once the sun sets, civil dusk, the last usable light, lingers until the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon. Nautical dusk follows at 12 degrees, when the sea horizon disappears, and astronomical dusk at 18 degrees, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. How long dusk lasts depends on New York's latitude: near the equator night falls fast, while at high latitudes dusk can stretch for hours or, in high summer, never fully darken. Every time here is computed for New York's coordinates and shown in its local time zone.
Frequently asked questions about dusk in New York
What time is last light in New York today?
Last light (civil dusk) in New York fades at 20:45 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, about 31 minutes after sunset at 20:14. All times are in New York's local time zone.
What is the difference between dusk and sunset in New York?
Sunset is the instant the sun disappears below the horizon in New York; dusk is the fading twilight that follows. Last light (civil dusk) ends the usable light after sunset.
When does it get fully dark in New York?
New York reaches full darkness at astronomical dusk, 22:06 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon.
Every time on this page is computed from New York's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.