Winter Solstice in New York City
United States — December 21, 2026
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New York City
12:54:54
America/New_York
GMT / UTC
16:54:54
Etc/UTC
Mecca
19:54:54
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
New York City Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 8,804,190
- Coordinates
- 40.7143, -74.006
Sun Times Today in New York City
Sunrise
06:10
Solar Noon
12:55
Sunset
19:39
Golden Hour
19:02
Daylight
13h 29m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in New York City
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:30 |
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
| Dhuhr | 12:55 |
| Asr | 16:41 |
| Maghrib | 19:39 |
| Isha | 21:13 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in New York City?
- Winter Solstice in New York City falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is New York City in?
- New York City is in the America/New_York timezone.