Providence Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

EST41.8240°N, 71.4128°W

Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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

August falls in summer for Providence in the Northern Hemisphere. Days are long and sunrises are early at about 41.8° latitude, with sunset times staying later into the evening.

August daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 31m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 42m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 13m shorter by month end.

Key August Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 5:40 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 6:11 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 8:05 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 7:23 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 13m from start to end of month

August averages

  • Average sunrise: 5:56 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:45 PM
  • Average day length: 13h 50m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Aug 15:40 AM8:05 PM14h 25m5:40 AM - 6:20 AM7:26 PM - 8:05 PM
Aug 25:41 AM8:04 PM14h 23m5:41 AM - 6:21 AM7:25 PM - 8:04 PM
Aug 35:42 AM8:03 PM14h 21m5:42 AM - 6:22 AM7:24 PM - 8:03 PM
Aug 45:43 AM8:02 PM14h 19m5:43 AM - 6:22 AM7:23 PM - 8:02 PM
Aug 55:44 AM8:01 PM14h 16m5:44 AM - 6:23 AM7:21 PM - 8:01 PM
Aug 65:45 AM7:59 PM14h 14m5:45 AM - 6:24 AM7:20 PM - 7:59 PM
Aug 75:46 AM7:58 PM14h 12m5:46 AM - 6:25 AM7:19 PM - 7:58 PM
Aug 85:47 AM7:57 PM14h 10m5:47 AM - 6:26 AM7:18 PM - 7:57 PM
Aug 95:48 AM7:56 PM14h 7m5:48 AM - 6:27 AM7:17 PM - 7:56 PM
Aug 105:49 AM7:54 PM14h 5m5:49 AM - 6:28 AM7:16 PM - 7:54 PM
Aug 115:50 AM7:53 PM14h 3m5:50 AM - 6:29 AM7:14 PM - 7:53 PM
Aug 125:51 AM7:52 PM14h 0m5:51 AM - 6:30 AM7:13 PM - 7:52 PM
Aug 135:53 AM7:50 PM13h 58m5:53 AM - 6:31 AM7:12 PM - 7:50 PM
Aug 145:54 AM7:49 PM13h 55m5:54 AM - 6:32 AM7:11 PM - 7:49 PM
Aug 155:55 AM7:48 PM13h 53m5:55 AM - 6:33 AM7:09 PM - 7:48 PM
Aug 165:56 AM7:46 PM13h 50m5:56 AM - 6:34 AM7:08 PM - 7:46 PM
Aug 175:57 AM7:45 PM13h 48m5:57 AM - 6:35 AM7:07 PM - 7:45 PM
Aug 185:58 AM7:43 PM13h 45m5:58 AM - 6:36 AM7:05 PM - 7:43 PM
Aug 195:59 AM7:42 PM13h 43m5:59 AM - 6:37 AM7:04 PM - 7:42 PM
Aug 206:00 AM7:40 PM13h 40m6:00 AM - 6:38 AM7:02 PM - 7:40 PM
Aug 216:01 AM7:39 PM13h 38m6:01 AM - 6:39 AM7:01 PM - 7:39 PM
Aug 226:02 AM7:37 PM13h 35m6:02 AM - 6:40 AM6:59 PM - 7:37 PM
Aug 236:03 AM7:36 PM13h 33m6:03 AM - 6:41 AM6:58 PM - 7:36 PM
Aug 246:04 AM7:34 PM13h 30m6:04 AM - 6:42 AM6:56 PM - 7:34 PM
Aug 256:05 AM7:33 PM13h 27m6:05 AM - 6:43 AM6:55 PM - 7:33 PM
Aug 266:06 AM7:31 PM13h 25m6:06 AM - 6:44 AM6:53 PM - 7:31 PM
Aug 276:07 AM7:29 PM13h 22m6:07 AM - 6:45 AM6:52 PM - 7:29 PM
Aug 286:08 AM7:28 PM13h 20m6:08 AM - 6:45 AM6:50 PM - 7:28 PM
Aug 296:09 AM7:26 PM13h 17m6:09 AM - 6:46 AM6:49 PM - 7:26 PM
Aug 306:10 AM7:24 PM13h 14m6:10 AM - 6:47 AM6:47 PM - 7:24 PM
Aug 316:11 AM7:23 PM13h 12m6:11 AM - 6:48 AM6:46 PM - 7:23 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Providence in August

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through August as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Providence, Rhode Island, 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 August.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Providence, Rhode Island in August?

Today, the sun rises in Providence, Rhode Island at 6:31 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Providence, Rhode Island in August?

Today, the sun sets in Providence, Rhode Island at 5:29 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout August, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Providence, Rhode Island in August?

Today's daylight in Providence, Rhode Island lasts about 10h 58m. As we move through August, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Providence, Rhode Island?

Golden hour in Providence, Rhode Island 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.