Massachusetts
What time is sunset today in Boston?
Boston's best seats face east over the harbor, which is the wrong way for the sun itself and the right way for the afterglow on the water. Stand where you can still see west.
Sunset in Boston today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 5:54 PM EDT. Golden hour runs 4:54-5:54 PM and blue hour ends 6:34 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 5:54 PM EDT.
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Sunset times this week in Boston
Local time (EDT, America/New_York). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 5:54 PM EDT | 4:54 PM EDT | |
| 5:52 PM EDT | 4:52 PM EDT | |
| 5:51 PM EDT | 4:51 PM EDT | |
| 5:50 PM EDT | 4:50 PM EDT | |
| 5:48 PM EDT | 4:48 PM EDT | |
| 5:47 PM EDT | 4:47 PM EDT | |
| 5:45 PM EDT | 4:45 PM EDT |
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Sunset in Boston — quick answers
What time is sunset in Boston today?
Sunset in Boston today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 5:54 PM EDT.
When is golden hour in Boston tonight?
Golden hour in Boston tonight runs 4:54-5:54 PM and blue hour ends 6:34 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Boston tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. The score uses cloud layers, humidity, and visibility. 8 or above means don't miss it.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Boston?
People watch the sunset in Boston from Carson Beach, Piers Park, and Harvard Bridge.
Where people stand
- Carson Beach
- Piers Park
- Harvard Bridge
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