Sun Times in Ames
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ames?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ames (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ames?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ames (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ames?
Golden hour times for Ames 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 Ames?
The day length for Ames is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ames?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ames is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ames?
Sunset and dusk times for Ames 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 Ames?
Twilight duration in Ames 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 Ames?
The earliest sunrise in Ames in 2026 is at 6:17 AM on June 3 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ames?
The latest sunset in Ames in 2026 is at 8:24 PM on June 25 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ames?
After sunset in Ames, 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 Ames 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 Ames
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ames on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 26m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 09m |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 40m |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 04m |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 54m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 14m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 27m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 13m |
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