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Sun Times in Stanley
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Stanley?
Sunrise in Stanley on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 8:05 AM (Atlantic/Stanley). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Stanley?
Sunset in Stanley on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:47 PM (Atlantic/Stanley). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Stanley?
Morning golden hour in Stanley ends at 8:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:57 PM.
How long is the day in Stanley?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Stanley there are 9 hours and 41 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Stanley?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Stanley at 12:56 PM (Atlantic/Stanley). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Stanley?
In Stanley, sunset is at 5:47 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:41 PM (Atlantic/Stanley). Civil twilight ends at 6:22 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Stanley?
Twilight in Stanley lasts approximately 114 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Stanley?
The earliest sunrise in Stanley in 2026 is at 4:27 AM on December 9 (Atlantic/Stanley). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Stanley?
The latest sunset in Stanley in 2026 is at 9:12 PM on December 29 (Atlantic/Stanley). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Stanley?
After sunset at 5:47 PM in Stanley, civil twilight ends at 6:22 PM — about 35 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:41 PM (Atlantic/Stanley).
What these times mean
Solar times in Stanley 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 Stanley
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Stanley on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4:57 AM | 9:03 PM | 16h 07m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 22m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 30m |
| April | 7:36 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 29m |
| May | 8:24 AM | 5:10 PM | 8h 46m |
| June | 8:57 AM | 4:46 PM | 7h 49m |
| July | 8:50 AM | 5:04 PM | 8h 15m |
| August | 8:03 AM | 5:49 PM | 9h 45m |
| September | 6:56 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 42m |
| October | 5:47 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 40m |
| November | 4:49 AM | 8:23 PM | 15h 34m |
| December | 4:27 AM | 9:06 PM | 16h 39m |