Fort Point Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, July 26 at Fort Point, New Hampshire. There are 14h 44m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:27 AM to sunset at 8:11 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Fort Point.
Daylight by month in Fort Point
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:12 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 22m | |
| Feb | 6:41 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 33m | |
| Mar | 6:56 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 53m | |
| Apr | 6:01 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 24m | |
| May | 5:20 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 40m | |
| JunLongest | 5:03 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 21m | |
| Jul | 5:17 AM | 8:20 PM | 15h 04m | |
| Aug | 5:48 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 57m | |
| Sep | 6:22 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 31m | |
| Oct | 6:56 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 04m | |
| Nov | 6:35 AM | 4:19 PM | 9h 44m | |
| DecShortest | 7:07 AM | 4:09 PM | 9h 01m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 22m), shortest around December 21 (9h 00m). That is a swing of 6h 22m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Fort Point
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Fort Point’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Fort Point runs from about 9h 00m at the shortest day to 15h 22m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Fort Point tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fort Point today?+
On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 5:27 AM and sets at 8:11 PM at Fort Point, New Hampshire. First light (dawn) is around 4:54 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:44 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Fort Point get today?+
Sunday, July 26 has 14h 44m of daylight at Fort Point. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Fort Point?+
The longest day at Fort Point is around June 21 with 15h 22m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 00m. That is a swing of 6h 22m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:49 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Fort Point's exact coordinates (43.072°, -70.712°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
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