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Sun Times in Americus
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Americus?
Sunrise in Americus on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 7:03 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Americus?
Sunset in Americus on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 8:17 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Americus?
Morning golden hour in Americus ends at 7:36 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:44 PM.
How long is the day in Americus?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Americus there are 13 hours and 14 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Americus?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Americus at 1:40 PM (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Americus?
In Americus, sunset is at 8:17 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:45 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:43 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Americus?
Twilight in Americus lasts approximately 87 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 Americus?
The earliest sunrise in Americus in 2026 is at 6:30 AM on June 4 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Americus?
The latest sunset in Americus in 2026 is at 8:47 PM on June 25 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Americus?
After sunset at 8:17 PM in Americus, civil twilight ends at 8:43 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:45 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Americus 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 Americus
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Americus on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 17m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:07 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 58m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 48m |
| June | 6:30 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 6:41 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 03m |
| August | 7:01 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 19m |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:40 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 24m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 04m |