Sun Times in Columbus Junction
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Columbus Junction?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Columbus Junction (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Columbus Junction?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Columbus Junction (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Columbus Junction?
Golden hour times for Columbus Junction are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Columbus Junction?
The day length for Columbus Junction is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Columbus Junction?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Columbus Junction is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Columbus Junction?
Sunset and dusk times for Columbus Junction are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Columbus Junction?
Twilight duration in Columbus Junction varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Columbus Junction?
The earliest sunrise in Columbus Junction in 2026 is at 5:31 AM on June 11 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Columbus Junction?
The latest sunset in Columbus Junction in 2026 is at 8:42 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Columbus Junction?
After sunset in Columbus Junction, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Columbus Junction shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Columbus Junction
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Columbus Junction on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 32m |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 20m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 31m |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 09m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 52m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 49m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 52m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 13m |
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