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Sun Times in Alston
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Alston?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Alston (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Alston?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Alston (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Alston?
Golden hour times for Alston 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 Alston?
The day length for Alston is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Alston?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Alston is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Alston?
Sunset and dusk times for Alston are displayed above (Europe/London). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Alston?
Twilight duration in Alston 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 Alston?
The earliest sunrise in Alston in 2026 is at 4:31 AM on June 13 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Alston?
The latest sunset in Alston in 2026 is at 9:51 PM on June 19 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Alston?
After sunset in Alston, 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 Alston 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 Alston
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Alston on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:24 AM | 4:14 PM | 7h 50m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 45m |
| March | 6:24 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 06m |
| May | 5:03 AM | 9:10 PM | 16h 07m |
| June | 4:31 AM | 9:49 PM | 17h 18m |
| July | 4:52 AM | 9:38 PM | 16h 46m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 58m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 32m |
| November | 7:40 AM | 4:07 PM | 8h 26m |
| December | 8:27 AM | 3:42 PM | 7h 15m |