Sun Times in Saint Charles
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Saint Charles?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Saint Charles (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Saint Charles?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Saint Charles (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Saint Charles?
Golden hour times for Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles?
The day length for Saint Charles is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Saint Charles?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Saint Charles is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Saint Charles?
Sunset and dusk times for Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles?
Twilight duration in Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles?
The earliest sunrise in Saint Charles in 2026 is at 5:24 AM on June 13 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Saint Charles?
The latest sunset in Saint Charles in 2026 is at 8:55 PM on June 24 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Saint Charles?
After sunset in Saint Charles, 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 Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Saint Charles on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 17m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 27m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 46m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 28m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 09m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 01m |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 39m |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 55m |