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Pompeston Creek, N.J. Sunrise & Sunset

Saturday, October 31 at Pompeston Creek, N.J., New Jersey. There are 10h 31m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:28 AM to sunset at 5:59 PM.

Sunrise
7:28 AM
First light 7:00 AM
Sunset
5:59 PM
Last light 6:27 PM
Length of day
10h 31m
Trend
Losing about 3 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
12:43 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Pompeston Creek, N.J..

First light7:00 AM
Sunrise7:28 AM
Golden hour8:06 AM
Solar noon12:43 PM
Golden hour5:21 PM
Sunset5:59 PM
Last light6:27 PM
Moon tonight
Waning Gibbous
65% lit · rises 10:53 PM · sets 1:31 PM
Best fishing times for Pompeston Creek, N.J.

Daylight by month in Pompeston Creek, N.J.

How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan7:20 AM4:59 PM9h 39m
Feb6:53 AM5:36 PM10h 42m
Mar7:12 AM7:07 PM11h 55m
Apr6:23 AM7:38 PM13h 16m
May5:45 AM8:08 PM14h 23m
JunLongest5:30 AM8:31 PM15h 00m
Jul5:44 AM8:28 PM14h 44m
Aug6:11 AM7:57 PM13h 46m
Sep6:41 AM7:09 PM12h 29m
Oct7:10 AM6:21 PM11h 11m
Nov6:45 AM4:44 PM9h 59m
DecShortest7:15 AM4:36 PM9h 21m

Longest day around June 21 (15h 01m), shortest around December 21 (9h 20m). That is a swing of 5h 41m across the year.

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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Pompeston Creek, N.J.

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 Pompeston Creek, N.J.’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. Pompeston Creek, N.J. runs from about 9h 20m at the shortest day to 15h 01m 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 Pompeston Creek, N.J. tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Pompeston Creek, N.J. today?+

On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 5:59 PM at Pompeston Creek, N.J., New Jersey. First light (dawn) is around 7:00 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:27 PM.

How many hours of daylight does Pompeston Creek, N.J. get today?+

Saturday, October 31 has 10h 31m of daylight at Pompeston Creek, N.J.. The days are getting shorter by about 3 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Pompeston Creek, N.J.?+

The longest day at Pompeston Creek, N.J. is around June 21 with 15h 01m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 20m. That is a swing of 5h 41m 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 12:43 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 Pompeston Creek, N.J.'s exact coordinates (40.013°, -75.008°) 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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