Cambridge Sunrise & Sunset in April 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: March 18, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Cambridge, Massachusetts throughout April 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of April in Cambridge reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During April, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Cambridge benefit from accurate April sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding April's sun time patterns in Cambridge, Massachusetts enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. The daily variations in sun times during April may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

April is a seasonal transition month for Cambridge in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

April daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 46m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 33m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 19m longer by month end.

Key April Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: April 1 at 6:28 AM
  • Latest sunrise: April 30 at 5:42 AM
  • Earliest sunset: April 1 at 7:10 PM
  • Latest sunset: April 30 at 7:43 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 19m from start to end of month

April averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:04 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:27 PM
  • Average day length: 13h 23m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for April 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Apr 16:28 AM7:10 PM12h 42m6:28 AM - 7:05 AM6:33 PM - 7:10 PM
Apr 26:26 AM7:11 PM12h 45m6:26 AM - 7:03 AM6:34 PM - 7:11 PM
Apr 36:24 AM7:12 PM12h 48m6:24 AM - 7:01 AM6:35 PM - 7:12 PM
Apr 46:23 AM7:14 PM12h 51m6:23 AM - 7:00 AM6:36 PM - 7:14 PM
Apr 56:21 AM7:15 PM12h 54m6:21 AM - 6:58 AM6:37 PM - 7:15 PM
Apr 66:19 AM7:16 PM12h 57m6:19 AM - 6:56 AM6:39 PM - 7:16 PM
Apr 76:17 AM7:17 PM12h 59m6:17 AM - 6:55 AM6:40 PM - 7:17 PM
Apr 86:16 AM7:18 PM13h 2m6:16 AM - 6:53 AM6:41 PM - 7:18 PM
Apr 96:14 AM7:19 PM13h 5m6:14 AM - 6:51 AM6:42 PM - 7:19 PM
Apr 106:12 AM7:20 PM13h 8m6:12 AM - 6:50 AM6:43 PM - 7:20 PM
Apr 116:11 AM7:21 PM13h 11m6:11 AM - 6:48 AM6:44 PM - 7:21 PM
Apr 126:09 AM7:23 PM13h 13m6:09 AM - 6:47 AM6:45 PM - 7:23 PM
Apr 136:07 AM7:24 PM13h 16m6:07 AM - 6:45 AM6:46 PM - 7:24 PM
Apr 146:06 AM7:25 PM13h 19m6:06 AM - 6:43 AM6:47 PM - 7:25 PM
Apr 156:04 AM7:26 PM13h 22m6:04 AM - 6:42 AM6:48 PM - 7:26 PM
Apr 166:03 AM7:27 PM13h 24m6:03 AM - 6:40 AM6:49 PM - 7:27 PM
Apr 176:01 AM7:28 PM13h 27m6:01 AM - 6:39 AM6:50 PM - 7:28 PM
Apr 185:59 AM7:29 PM13h 30m5:59 AM - 6:37 AM6:51 PM - 7:29 PM
Apr 195:58 AM7:30 PM13h 33m5:58 AM - 6:36 AM6:52 PM - 7:30 PM
Apr 205:56 AM7:32 PM13h 35m5:56 AM - 6:34 AM6:54 PM - 7:32 PM
Apr 215:55 AM7:33 PM13h 38m5:55 AM - 6:33 AM6:55 PM - 7:33 PM
Apr 225:53 AM7:34 PM13h 41m5:53 AM - 6:31 AM6:56 PM - 7:34 PM
Apr 235:52 AM7:35 PM13h 43m5:52 AM - 6:30 AM6:57 PM - 7:35 PM
Apr 245:50 AM7:36 PM13h 46m5:50 AM - 6:29 AM6:58 PM - 7:36 PM
Apr 255:49 AM7:37 PM13h 48m5:49 AM - 6:27 AM6:59 PM - 7:37 PM
Apr 265:47 AM7:38 PM13h 51m5:47 AM - 6:26 AM7:00 PM - 7:38 PM
Apr 275:46 AM7:40 PM13h 54m5:46 AM - 6:25 AM7:01 PM - 7:40 PM
Apr 285:45 AM7:41 PM13h 56m5:45 AM - 6:23 AM7:02 PM - 7:41 PM
Apr 295:43 AM7:42 PM13h 59m5:43 AM - 6:22 AM7:03 PM - 7:42 PM
Apr 305:42 AM7:43 PM14h 1m5:42 AM - 6:21 AM7:04 PM - 7:43 PM

Last updated: March 18, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Cambridge in April

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through April as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Cambridge, Massachusetts, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in April.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Cambridge, Massachusetts in April?

Today, the sun rises in Cambridge, Massachusetts at 6:52 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Cambridge, Massachusetts in April?

Today, the sun sets in Cambridge, Massachusetts at 6:54 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Cambridge, Massachusetts in April?

Today's daylight in Cambridge, Massachusetts lasts about 12h 2m. As we move through April, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Cambridge, Massachusetts?

Golden hour in Cambridge, Massachusetts refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

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How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.