Madison Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Madison, Connecticut. There are 10h 27m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:20 AM to sunset at 5:47 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Madison.
Daylight by month in Madison
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 | 7:14 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 32m | |
| Feb | 6:46 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 39m | |
| Mar | 7:03 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 54m | |
| Apr | 6:11 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 19m | |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 30m | |
| JunLongest | 5:17 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 08m | |
| Jul | 5:30 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 52m | |
| Aug | 5:59 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 50m | |
| Sep | 6:30 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 30m | |
| Oct | 7:02 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 08m | |
| Nov | 6:38 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 53m | |
| DecShortest | 7:09 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 13m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 10m), shortest around December 21 (9h 12m). That is a swing of 5h 58m 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 Madison
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 Madison’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. Madison runs from about 9h 12m at the shortest day to 15h 10m 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 Madison tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Madison today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 5:47 PM at Madison, Connecticut. First light (dawn) is around 6:52 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:16 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Madison get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 10h 27m of daylight at Madison. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Madison?+
The longest day at Madison is around June 21 with 15h 10m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 12m. That is a swing of 5h 58m 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 12:34 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 Madison's exact coordinates (41.270°, -72.590°) 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.
Pathr nautical charts
Explore sunrise and sunset on the chart
Select a coastal location on Pathr’s nautical chart for sunrise, sunset, daylight and golden hour, calculated for that spot’s coordinates and local time.
Bridge clearances near Madison
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Madison. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
