Erie Sunrise & Sunset in September 2026

EDT42.1292°N, 80.0851°W

Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

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This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Erie, Pennsylvania throughout September 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 September in Erie reflect the equinox periods. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During September, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Erie benefit from accurate September 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 September's sun time patterns in Erie, Pennsylvania 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 September 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.

September is a seasonal transition month for Erie 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.

September daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 30m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 51m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 21m shorter by month end.

Key September Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: September 1 at 6:46 AM
  • Latest sunrise: September 30 at 7:16 AM
  • Earliest sunset: September 1 at 7:58 PM
  • Latest sunset: September 30 at 7:07 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 21m from start to end of month

September averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:01 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:33 PM
  • Average day length: 12h 32m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for September 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Sep 16:46 AM7:58 PM13h 12m6:46 AM - 7:23 AM7:20 PM - 7:58 PM
Sep 26:47 AM7:56 PM13h 10m6:47 AM - 7:24 AM7:19 PM - 7:56 PM
Sep 36:48 AM7:54 PM13h 7m6:48 AM - 7:25 AM7:17 PM - 7:54 PM
Sep 46:49 AM7:53 PM13h 4m6:49 AM - 7:26 AM7:16 PM - 7:53 PM
Sep 56:50 AM7:51 PM13h 1m6:50 AM - 7:27 AM7:14 PM - 7:51 PM
Sep 66:51 AM7:49 PM12h 59m6:51 AM - 7:28 AM7:12 PM - 7:49 PM
Sep 76:52 AM7:48 PM12h 56m6:52 AM - 7:29 AM7:11 PM - 7:48 PM
Sep 86:53 AM7:46 PM12h 53m6:53 AM - 7:30 AM7:09 PM - 7:46 PM
Sep 96:54 AM7:44 PM12h 50m6:54 AM - 7:31 AM7:07 PM - 7:44 PM
Sep 106:55 AM7:42 PM12h 48m6:55 AM - 7:32 AM7:05 PM - 7:42 PM
Sep 116:56 AM7:41 PM12h 45m6:56 AM - 7:33 AM7:04 PM - 7:41 PM
Sep 126:57 AM7:39 PM12h 42m6:57 AM - 7:34 AM7:02 PM - 7:39 PM
Sep 136:58 AM7:37 PM12h 39m6:58 AM - 7:35 AM7:00 PM - 7:37 PM
Sep 146:59 AM7:35 PM12h 36m6:59 AM - 7:36 AM6:59 PM - 7:35 PM
Sep 157:00 AM7:34 PM12h 34m7:00 AM - 7:37 AM6:57 PM - 7:34 PM
Sep 167:01 AM7:32 PM12h 31m7:01 AM - 7:38 AM6:55 PM - 7:32 PM
Sep 177:02 AM7:30 PM12h 28m7:02 AM - 7:39 AM6:53 PM - 7:30 PM
Sep 187:03 AM7:28 PM12h 25m7:03 AM - 7:40 AM6:51 PM - 7:28 PM
Sep 197:04 AM7:27 PM12h 22m7:04 AM - 7:41 AM6:50 PM - 7:27 PM
Sep 207:05 AM7:25 PM12h 20m7:05 AM - 7:42 AM6:48 PM - 7:25 PM
Sep 217:06 AM7:23 PM12h 17m7:06 AM - 7:43 AM6:46 PM - 7:23 PM
Sep 227:07 AM7:21 PM12h 14m7:07 AM - 7:44 AM6:44 PM - 7:21 PM
Sep 237:08 AM7:19 PM12h 11m7:08 AM - 7:45 AM6:43 PM - 7:19 PM
Sep 247:09 AM7:18 PM12h 8m7:09 AM - 7:46 AM6:41 PM - 7:18 PM
Sep 257:10 AM7:16 PM12h 5m7:10 AM - 7:47 AM6:39 PM - 7:16 PM
Sep 267:12 AM7:14 PM12h 3m7:12 AM - 7:48 AM6:37 PM - 7:14 PM
Sep 277:13 AM7:12 PM12h 0m7:13 AM - 7:50 AM6:35 PM - 7:12 PM
Sep 287:14 AM7:11 PM11h 57m7:14 AM - 7:51 AM6:34 PM - 7:11 PM
Sep 297:15 AM7:09 PM11h 54m7:15 AM - 7:52 AM6:32 PM - 7:09 PM
Sep 307:16 AM7:07 PM11h 51m7:16 AM - 7:53 AM6:30 PM - 7:07 PM

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About sunrise and sunset in Erie in September

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through September as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Erie, Pennsylvania, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates. Highlighted row in the table shows today's date in this location's time zone when you view the page.

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; the "Last updated" line reflects the current local 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 September.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Erie, Pennsylvania in September?

Sunrise times in Erie, Pennsylvania in September vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunrise times, which are updated daily.

What time is sunset in Erie, Pennsylvania in September?

Sunset times in Erie, Pennsylvania in September vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunset times, which are updated daily.

How long is the day in Erie, Pennsylvania in September?

Day length in Erie, Pennsylvania in September changes throughout the month. Check this page for the latest day length information, which is updated daily.

What is golden hour in Erie, Pennsylvania?

Golden hour in Erie, Pennsylvania 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.