Sunset times for weddings in New York in August
Saturday sunsets in August 2027 fall between 7:38 pm and 8:07 pm. Mid-month, that is 38 minutes earlier than in July. Between tall buildings the street goes into shade long before sunset; rooftops and waterfront parks keep the light longest.
The ribbon shows a classic day with a 4:00 pm ceremony on Saturday, August 21, 2027: sky colour is the computed sun height every 15 minutes.
Every Saturday in August 2027
| Saturday | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 7, 2027 | 5:59 am | 7:29 pm | 8:07 pm | 8:37 pm | 14 h 8 min |
| Sat, Aug 14, 2027 | 6:06 am | 7:20 pm | 7:58 pm | 8:27 pm | 13 h 52 min |
| Sat, Aug 21, 2027 | 6:13 am | 7:11 pm | 7:48 pm | 8:17 pm | 13 h 35 min |
| Sat, Aug 28, 2027 | 6:20 am | 7:01 pm | 7:38 pm | 8:06 pm | 13 h 18 min |
Local clock time (America/New York) at New York City (40.7143°, -74.006°). Golden hour: sun 6° above the horizon down to sunset. Blue hour: sunset to civil dusk (6° below). Mid-month, golden hour lasts about 37 minutes and blue hour about 29 minutes. Click a date to open it in the planner.
Which ceremony time works on Saturday, August 21, 2027
A classic day without a first look: 30-minute ceremony, photos in a 60-minute cocktail hour, plated dinner with speeches.
| Ceremony | Golden-hour portraits | Clashes | First look |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | between the reception formalities (7:20 pm) | — | Optional |
| 1:00 pm | between the reception formalities (7:20 pm) | — | Optional |
| 2:00 pm | between the reception formalities (7:20 pm) | — | Optional |
| 3:00 pm | between the reception formalities (7:20 pm) | — | Optional |
| 4:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (7:20 pm) | — | Optional |
| 5:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (7:20 pm) | — | Optional |
| 6:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (7:25 pm) | 1 | Optional |
“Clashes” counts timeline conflicts such as photos overrunning the cocktail hour or portraits colliding with a formality.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunset in New York in August 2027?
On Saturdays in August 2027 the sun sets in New York between 7:38 pm and 8:07 pm, local time. On Saturday, August 21, 2027 it sets at 7:48 pm.
When is golden hour for a August wedding in New York?
On Saturday, August 21, 2027 evening golden hour runs from 7:11 pm to sunset at 7:48 pm, about 37 minutes. Blue hour follows until 8:17 pm.
What time should a August wedding ceremony start in New York?
For a classic day without a first look, a ceremony between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm puts golden-hour portraits in the cocktail hour or a short break at dinner without clashing with the formalities. Later starts need a first look for daylight portraits.
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