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Sun Times in Port Arthur
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Port Arthur?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Port Arthur (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Port Arthur?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Port Arthur (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Port Arthur?
Golden hour times for Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur?
The day length for Port Arthur is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Port Arthur?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Port Arthur is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Port Arthur?
Sunset and dusk times for Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur?
Twilight duration in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur?
The earliest sunrise in Port Arthur in 2026 is at 6:14 AM on June 4 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Port Arthur?
The latest sunset in Port Arthur in 2026 is at 8:20 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Port Arthur?
After sunset in Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Port Arthur on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 27m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 09m |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 40m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 04m |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 53m |
| August | 6:43 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 13m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 27m |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 39m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 14m |