One minute we’re basking in 8 pm golden hours (though NYC’s final 8pm sunset of the year will be here before we know it) and the next we’re watching the sky dim before dinner. It’s not your imagination—days are slowly getting shorter, and that magical stretch of late sunsets is coming to a close.

This September , New York City hits a quiet seasonal milestone: the last 7 pm sunset of the year. And while we sometimes wish summer could last forever—okay, maybe not during those 95° subway rides—we’re certainly ready for hoodie weather, cooler breezes, and that unmistakable autumn vibe.

So, when is the last 7 pm sunset of the year?

🌇 Mark your calendar: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 will be the final time the sun sets at or after 7 pm in NYC.

On that day, sunset will be at 7:

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