Cambridge Sunrise & Sunset in May 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Cambridge, Massachusetts throughout May 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During May, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in May, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Cambridge depend on May's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in May brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Cambridge, Massachusetts. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during May 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.

May 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.

May daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 28m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 30m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 59m longer by month end.

Key May Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: May 1 at 5:40 AM
  • Latest sunrise: May 31 at 5:12 AM
  • Earliest sunset: May 1 at 7:44 PM
  • Latest sunset: May 31 at 8:14 PM
  • Day length change: +0h 59m from start to end of month

May averages

  • Average sunrise: 5:24 AM
  • Average sunset: 8:00 PM
  • Average day length: 14h 36m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for May 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
May 15:40 AM7:44 PM14h 4m5:40 AM - 6:19 AM7:05 PM - 7:44 PM
May 25:39 AM7:45 PM14h 6m5:39 AM - 6:18 AM7:06 PM - 7:45 PM
May 35:38 AM7:46 PM14h 8m5:38 AM - 6:17 AM7:07 PM - 7:46 PM
May 45:37 AM7:47 PM14h 11m5:37 AM - 6:16 AM7:08 PM - 7:47 PM
May 55:35 AM7:49 PM14h 13m5:35 AM - 6:15 AM7:09 PM - 7:49 PM
May 65:34 AM7:50 PM14h 16m5:34 AM - 6:13 AM7:10 PM - 7:50 PM
May 75:33 AM7:51 PM14h 18m5:33 AM - 6:12 AM7:11 PM - 7:51 PM
May 85:32 AM7:52 PM14h 20m5:32 AM - 6:11 AM7:12 PM - 7:52 PM
May 95:30 AM7:53 PM14h 23m5:30 AM - 6:10 AM7:13 PM - 7:53 PM
May 105:29 AM7:54 PM14h 25m5:29 AM - 6:09 AM7:14 PM - 7:54 PM
May 115:28 AM7:55 PM14h 27m5:28 AM - 6:08 AM7:15 PM - 7:55 PM
May 125:27 AM7:56 PM14h 29m5:27 AM - 6:07 AM7:16 PM - 7:56 PM
May 135:26 AM7:57 PM14h 31m5:26 AM - 6:06 AM7:17 PM - 7:57 PM
May 145:25 AM7:58 PM14h 33m5:25 AM - 6:05 AM7:18 PM - 7:58 PM
May 155:24 AM7:59 PM14h 35m5:24 AM - 6:04 AM7:19 PM - 7:59 PM
May 165:23 AM8:00 PM14h 38m5:23 AM - 6:03 AM7:20 PM - 8:00 PM
May 175:22 AM8:01 PM14h 40m5:22 AM - 6:03 AM7:21 PM - 8:01 PM
May 185:21 AM8:03 PM14h 41m5:21 AM - 6:02 AM7:22 PM - 8:03 PM
May 195:20 AM8:04 PM14h 43m5:20 AM - 6:01 AM7:23 PM - 8:04 PM
May 205:19 AM8:05 PM14h 45m5:19 AM - 6:00 AM7:24 PM - 8:05 PM
May 215:18 AM8:06 PM14h 47m5:18 AM - 5:59 AM7:25 PM - 8:06 PM
May 225:18 AM8:06 PM14h 49m5:18 AM - 5:59 AM7:25 PM - 8:06 PM
May 235:17 AM8:07 PM14h 51m5:17 AM - 5:58 AM7:26 PM - 8:07 PM
May 245:16 AM8:08 PM14h 52m5:16 AM - 5:57 AM7:27 PM - 8:08 PM
May 255:15 AM8:09 PM14h 54m5:15 AM - 5:57 AM7:28 PM - 8:09 PM
May 265:15 AM8:10 PM14h 56m5:15 AM - 5:56 AM7:29 PM - 8:10 PM
May 275:14 AM8:11 PM14h 57m5:14 AM - 5:56 AM7:30 PM - 8:11 PM
May 285:13 AM8:12 PM14h 59m5:13 AM - 5:55 AM7:30 PM - 8:12 PM
May 295:13 AM8:13 PM15h 0m5:13 AM - 5:54 AM7:31 PM - 8:13 PM
May 305:12 AM8:14 PM15h 1m5:12 AM - 5:54 AM7:32 PM - 8:14 PM
May 315:12 AM8:14 PM15h 3m5:12 AM - 5:54 AM7:33 PM - 8:14 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Cambridge in May

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through May 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 May.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Cambridge, Massachusetts in May?

Today, the sun rises in Cambridge, Massachusetts at 6:30 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout May, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Cambridge, Massachusetts in May?

Today, the sun sets in Cambridge, Massachusetts at 5:27 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout May, so check this page for the latest times.

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

Today's daylight in Cambridge, Massachusetts lasts about 10h 57m. As we move through May, 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.