Sun Times in Aken
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Aken?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Aken (Europe/Berlin). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Aken?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Aken (Europe/Berlin). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Aken?
Golden hour times for Aken 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 Aken?
The day length for Aken is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Aken?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Aken is shown in the times above (Europe/Berlin). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Aken?
Sunset and dusk times for Aken are displayed above (Europe/Berlin). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Aken?
Twilight duration in Aken 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 Aken?
The earliest sunrise in Aken in 2026 is at 4:52 AM on June 11 (Europe/Berlin). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Aken?
The latest sunset in Aken in 2026 is at 9:35 PM on June 22 (Europe/Berlin). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Aken?
After sunset in Aken, 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 Aken 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 Aken
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Aken on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:12 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 18m |
| February | 7:26 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 53m |
| May | 5:18 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 40m |
| June | 4:52 AM | 9:32 PM | 16h 41m |
| July | 5:10 AM | 9:24 PM | 16h 14m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 39m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 42m |
| November | 7:30 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 50m |
| December | 8:12 AM | 4:01 PM | 7h 48m |