Sunset Before 4:30 p.m. in Some Cities: Clocks Fall Back on November 1 and Darkness Will Arrive Before Dinner Across Most of the U.S.
UNITED STATES — Get ready for early darkness. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, when most of the country turns its clocks back one hour, and many Americans will start seeing the sun go down before 5 p.m.
New sunset times for the first day after the switch, based on data from TimeAndDate.com, show just how early evenings will get.
The Earliest Sunsets in the Country
Some places will lose daylight remarkably early on November 1:
| City | Sunset Time |
|---|---|
| Juneau | 4:07 PM |
| Caribou | 4:16 PM |
| Fairbanks | 4:28 PM |
| Boston | 4:37 PM |
| Green Bay | 4:40 PM |
| Burlington | 4:41 PM |
| Rapid City | 4:42 PM |
| Chicago | 4:44 PM |
| Las Vegas | 4:44 PM |
| Nashville | 4:50 PM |
| Seattle | 4:51 PM |
| New York | 4:52 PM |
Before 5 p.m. in Several Major Cities
Along with those above, these cities will also see the sun set before 5 o’clock:
- Portland: 4:57 PM
- Denver: 4:57 PM
- Anchorage: 4:57 PM
- Philadelphia: 4:58 PM
- Los Angeles: 4:59 PM
Cities Holding On to a Bit More Daylight
Places farther south and west within their time zones keep the light a little longer:
| City | Sunset Time |
|---|---|
| Honolulu | 5:55 PM |
| Atlanta | 5:45 PM |
| Tampa | 5:45 PM |
| Austin | 5:43 PM |
| Indianapolis | 5:42 PM |
| Miami | 5:39 PM |
| Phoenix | 5:36 PM |
| Dallas | 5:36 PM |
| Boise | 5:35 PM |
| Oklahoma City | 5:34 PM |
| Houston | 5:34 PM |
| Bismarck | 5:27 PM |
| Detroit | 5:25 PM |
| Salt Lake City | 5:23 PM |
| Raleigh | 5:18 PM |
| Omaha | 5:18 PM |
| Kansas City | 5:17 PM |
| Pittsburgh | 5:16 PM |
| Little Rock | 5:15 PM |
| New Orleans | 5:13 PM |
| Albuquerque | 5:12 PM |
| San Francisco | 5:10 PM |
| Buffalo | 5:07 PM |
| Washington | 5:07 PM |
| Minneapolis | 5:01 PM |
| Billings | 5:00 PM |
| St. Louis | 5:00 PM |
Juneau and Caribou Hit Darkness First
Juneau, Alaska, will have the earliest sunset on the list at 4:07 p.m., while Caribou, Maine, is the earliest in the Lower 48 at 4:16 p.m. On the other end, Honolulu keeps the sun up the longest at 5:55 p.m.
Tips for the Darker Evenings
- Drive with extra caution during the evening commute as darkness arrives earlier
- Wear reflective gear when walking or running after work
- Check outdoor lights and timers at home
- Get outside during lunch to soak up daylight while you can
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