Cambridge Sunrise & Sunset in October 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 October 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. October marks a transitional period in daylight patterns. Both morning and evening golden hours in October offer distinct advantages. Morning light tends to be crisp and clear, while evening light often carries warmer tones, making each period valuable for different types of photography and activities. Residents of Cambridge use October's sun time data for everyday planning. Morning commuters check sunrise times, while evening joggers and cyclists rely on sunset times to plan safe routes before darkness falls. The precise timing of sunrise and sunset in Cambridge during October depends on the city's specific coordinates and the Earth's position. Our calculations account for these factors to provide accurate, location-specific data. The daily variations in sun times during October 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.

October 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.

October daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 35m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 48m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 23m shorter by month end.

Key October Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: October 1 at 6:42 AM
  • Latest sunrise: October 31 at 7:17 AM
  • Earliest sunset: October 1 at 6:28 PM
  • Latest sunset: October 31 at 5:40 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 23m from start to end of month

October averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:59 AM
  • Average sunset: 6:03 PM
  • Average day length: 11h 4m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

Sunrise Trend
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Daily Sun Times for October 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Oct 16:42 AM6:28 PM11h 46m6:42 AM - 7:19 AM5:50 PM - 6:28 PM
Oct 26:43 AM6:26 PM11h 43m6:43 AM - 7:20 AM5:49 PM - 6:26 PM
Oct 36:44 AM6:24 PM11h 40m6:44 AM - 7:22 AM5:47 PM - 6:24 PM
Oct 46:45 AM6:22 PM11h 37m6:45 AM - 7:23 AM5:45 PM - 6:22 PM
Oct 56:46 AM6:21 PM11h 34m6:46 AM - 7:24 AM5:43 PM - 6:21 PM
Oct 66:48 AM6:19 PM11h 31m6:48 AM - 7:25 AM5:41 PM - 6:19 PM
Oct 76:49 AM6:17 PM11h 29m6:49 AM - 7:26 AM5:40 PM - 6:17 PM
Oct 86:50 AM6:16 PM11h 26m6:50 AM - 7:27 AM5:38 PM - 6:16 PM
Oct 96:51 AM6:14 PM11h 23m6:51 AM - 7:29 AM5:36 PM - 6:14 PM
Oct 106:52 AM6:12 PM11h 20m6:52 AM - 7:30 AM5:34 PM - 6:12 PM
Oct 116:53 AM6:11 PM11h 17m6:53 AM - 7:31 AM5:33 PM - 6:11 PM
Oct 126:54 AM6:09 PM11h 15m6:54 AM - 7:32 AM5:31 PM - 6:09 PM
Oct 136:55 AM6:07 PM11h 12m6:55 AM - 7:33 AM5:29 PM - 6:07 PM
Oct 146:57 AM6:06 PM11h 9m6:57 AM - 7:35 AM5:28 PM - 6:06 PM
Oct 156:58 AM6:04 PM11h 6m6:58 AM - 7:36 AM5:26 PM - 6:04 PM
Oct 166:59 AM6:02 PM11h 4m6:59 AM - 7:37 AM5:24 PM - 6:02 PM
Oct 177:00 AM6:01 PM11h 1m7:00 AM - 7:38 AM5:22 PM - 6:01 PM
Oct 187:01 AM5:59 PM10h 58m7:01 AM - 7:40 AM5:21 PM - 5:59 PM
Oct 197:02 AM5:58 PM10h 55m7:02 AM - 7:41 AM5:19 PM - 5:58 PM
Oct 207:04 AM5:56 PM10h 53m7:04 AM - 7:42 AM5:18 PM - 5:56 PM
Oct 217:05 AM5:55 PM10h 50m7:05 AM - 7:44 AM5:16 PM - 5:55 PM
Oct 227:06 AM5:53 PM10h 47m7:06 AM - 7:45 AM5:14 PM - 5:53 PM
Oct 237:07 AM5:52 PM10h 44m7:07 AM - 7:46 AM5:13 PM - 5:52 PM
Oct 247:08 AM5:50 PM10h 42m7:08 AM - 7:47 AM5:11 PM - 5:50 PM
Oct 257:10 AM5:49 PM10h 39m7:10 AM - 7:49 AM5:10 PM - 5:49 PM
Oct 267:11 AM5:47 PM10h 36m7:11 AM - 7:50 AM5:08 PM - 5:47 PM
Oct 277:12 AM5:46 PM10h 34m7:12 AM - 7:51 AM5:07 PM - 5:46 PM
Oct 287:13 AM5:45 PM10h 31m7:13 AM - 7:53 AM5:05 PM - 5:45 PM
Oct 297:15 AM5:43 PM10h 29m7:15 AM - 7:54 AM5:04 PM - 5:43 PM
Oct 307:16 AM5:42 PM10h 26m7:16 AM - 7:56 AM5:02 PM - 5:42 PM
Oct 317:17 AM5:40 PM10h 23m7:17 AM - 7:57 AM5:01 PM - 5:40 PM

Last updated: March 18, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Cambridge in October

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Cambridge, Massachusetts in October?

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

What time is sunset in Cambridge, Massachusetts in October?

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

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

Today's daylight in Cambridge, Massachusetts lasts about 12h 2m. As we move through October, 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.

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.