Philadelphia Sunrise & Sunset in September 2026

EST • 39.9526°N, 75.1652°W

Last updated: January 13, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, 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.

Key September Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: September 1 at 6:28 AM
  • Latest sunrise: September 30 at 6:56 AM
  • Earliest sunset: September 1 at 7:36 PM
  • Latest sunset: September 30 at 6:48 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 15m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for September 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Sep 16:28 AM7:36 PM13h 7m6:28 AM - 7:05 AM7:00 PM - 7:36 PM
Sep 26:29 AM7:34 PM13h 5m6:29 AM - 7:05 AM6:58 PM - 7:34 PM
Sep 36:30 AM7:33 PM13h 2m6:30 AM - 7:06 AM6:56 PM - 7:33 PM
Sep 46:31 AM7:31 PM13h 0m6:31 AM - 7:07 AM6:55 PM - 7:31 PM
Sep 56:32 AM7:29 PM12h 57m6:32 AM - 7:08 AM6:53 PM - 7:29 PM
Sep 66:33 AM7:28 PM12h 55m6:33 AM - 7:09 AM6:52 PM - 7:28 PM
Sep 76:34 AM7:26 PM12h 52m6:34 AM - 7:10 AM6:50 PM - 7:26 PM
Sep 86:35 AM7:24 PM12h 50m6:35 AM - 7:11 AM6:49 PM - 7:24 PM
Sep 96:36 AM7:23 PM12h 47m6:36 AM - 7:12 AM6:47 PM - 7:23 PM
Sep 106:37 AM7:21 PM12h 44m6:37 AM - 7:13 AM6:45 PM - 7:21 PM
Sep 116:38 AM7:20 PM12h 42m6:38 AM - 7:14 AM6:44 PM - 7:20 PM
Sep 126:39 AM7:18 PM12h 39m6:39 AM - 7:14 AM6:42 PM - 7:18 PM
Sep 136:40 AM7:16 PM12h 37m6:40 AM - 7:15 AM6:41 PM - 7:16 PM
Sep 146:41 AM7:15 PM12h 34m6:41 AM - 7:16 AM6:39 PM - 7:15 PM
Sep 156:41 AM7:13 PM12h 31m6:41 AM - 7:17 AM6:37 PM - 7:13 PM
Sep 166:42 AM7:11 PM12h 29m6:42 AM - 7:18 AM6:36 PM - 7:11 PM
Sep 176:43 AM7:10 PM12h 26m6:43 AM - 7:19 AM6:34 PM - 7:10 PM
Sep 186:44 AM7:08 PM12h 24m6:44 AM - 7:20 AM6:32 PM - 7:08 PM
Sep 196:45 AM7:06 PM12h 21m6:45 AM - 7:21 AM6:31 PM - 7:06 PM
Sep 206:46 AM7:05 PM12h 19m6:46 AM - 7:22 AM6:29 PM - 7:05 PM
Sep 216:47 AM7:03 PM12h 16m6:47 AM - 7:23 AM6:27 PM - 7:03 PM
Sep 226:48 AM7:01 PM12h 13m6:48 AM - 7:24 AM6:26 PM - 7:01 PM
Sep 236:49 AM7:00 PM12h 11m6:49 AM - 7:25 AM6:24 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep 246:50 AM6:58 PM12h 8m6:50 AM - 7:26 AM6:22 PM - 6:58 PM
Sep 256:51 AM6:56 PM12h 5m6:51 AM - 7:26 AM6:21 PM - 6:56 PM
Sep 266:52 AM6:55 PM12h 3m6:52 AM - 7:27 AM6:19 PM - 6:55 PM
Sep 276:53 AM6:53 PM12h 0m6:53 AM - 7:28 AM6:17 PM - 6:53 PM
Sep 286:54 AM6:51 PM11h 58m6:54 AM - 7:29 AM6:15 PM - 6:51 PM
Sep 296:55 AM6:50 PM11h 55m6:55 AM - 7:30 AM6:14 PM - 6:50 PM
Sep 306:56 AM6:48 PM11h 52m6:56 AM - 7:31 AM6:12 PM - 6:48 PM

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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About sunrise and sunset in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 September.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in September?

Today, the sun rises in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 7:22 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout September, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in September?

Today, the sun sets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 4:58 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout September, so check this page for the latest times.

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

Today's daylight in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania lasts about 9h 36m. As we move through September, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Golden hour in Philadelphia, 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.

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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.

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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.