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Sun Times in Mediapolis
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mediapolis?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mediapolis (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mediapolis?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mediapolis (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mediapolis?
Golden hour times for Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis?
The day length for Mediapolis is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mediapolis?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mediapolis is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mediapolis?
Sunset and dusk times for Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis?
Twilight duration in Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis?
The earliest sunrise in Mediapolis in 2026 is at 5:31 AM on June 12 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mediapolis?
The latest sunset in Mediapolis in 2026 is at 8:40 PM on June 20 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mediapolis?
After sunset in Mediapolis, 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 Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mediapolis on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 34m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 19m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 29m |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:38 PM | 15h 07m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 50m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 54m |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 15m |