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Sun Times in Grinnell
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Grinnell?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Grinnell (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Grinnell?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Grinnell (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Grinnell?
Golden hour times for Grinnell 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 Grinnell?
The day length for Grinnell is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Grinnell?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Grinnell is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Grinnell?
Sunset and dusk times for Grinnell 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 Grinnell?
Twilight duration in Grinnell 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 Grinnell?
The earliest sunrise in Grinnell in 2026 is at 5:35 AM on June 10 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Grinnell?
The latest sunset in Grinnell in 2026 is at 8:49 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Grinnell?
After sunset in Grinnell, 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 Grinnell 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 Grinnell
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Grinnell on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 30m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 21m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 33m |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 12m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 54m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 51m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 50m |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 10m |