Pennsylvania
What time is sunset today in Philadelphia?
Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park is the hill with the skyline and a western sky. The river banks work when you want the color on the water.
Sunset in Philadelphia today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 6:12 PM EDT. Golden hour runs 5:12-6:12 PM and blue hour ends 6:52 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 10/10: Don't miss it.
10/10 Don't miss it
Sunset 6:12 PM EDT.
High, scattered clouds to catch the color.
Sunset times this week in Philadelphia
Local time (EDT, America/New_York). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:12 PM EDT | 5:12 PM EDT | |
| 6:11 PM EDT | 5:11 PM EDT | |
| 6:09 PM EDT | 5:09 PM EDT | |
| 6:08 PM EDT | 5:08 PM EDT | |
| 6:07 PM EDT | 5:07 PM EDT | |
| 6:05 PM EDT | 5:05 PM EDT | |
| 6:04 PM EDT | 5:04 PM EDT |
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Sunset in Philadelphia — quick answers
What time is sunset in Philadelphia today?
Sunset in Philadelphia today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 6:12 PM EDT.
When is golden hour in Philadelphia tonight?
Golden hour in Philadelphia tonight runs 5:12-6:12 PM and blue hour ends 6:52 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Philadelphia tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 10/10: Don't miss it. 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 Philadelphia?
People watch the sunset in Philadelphia from Schuylkill Banks, Belmont Plateau, and Penn's Landing.
Where people stand
- Schuylkill Banks
- Belmont Plateau
- Penn's Landing
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