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Sun Times in Lakota
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Lakota?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Lakota (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Lakota?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Lakota (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Lakota?
Golden hour times for Lakota 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 Lakota?
The day length for Lakota is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Lakota?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Lakota is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Lakota?
Sunset and dusk times for Lakota 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 Lakota?
Twilight duration in Lakota 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 Lakota?
The earliest sunrise in Lakota in 2026 is at 5:33 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 Lakota?
The latest sunset in Lakota in 2026 is at 9:37 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Lakota?
After sunset in Lakota, 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 Lakota 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 Lakota
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Lakota on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:18 AM | 5:07 PM | 8h 49m |
| February | 7:39 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 16m |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:39 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 40m |
| May | 5:54 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 12m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 9:34 PM | 16h 02m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 9:28 PM | 15h 39m |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 18m |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 35m |
| October | 7:52 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 52m |
| November | 7:40 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 15m |
| December | 8:16 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 24m |