Sun Times in Ames
Saturday, February 28, 2026
America/Chicago · 11h 29m of daylight
Complete Sun Times
Morning
Astronomical Dawn
5:29 AM
Blue Hour Starts
6:24 AM
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Golden Hour Ends
7:20 AM
Midday
Solar Noon
12:33 PM
Evening
Golden Hour Starts
5:45 PM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Blue Hour Ends
6:41 PM
Astronomical Dusk
7:37 PM
Sunrise & Sunset Times for February 2026
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Select date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | 7:11 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 44m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 2 | 7:10 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 46m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 3 | 7:10 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 47m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 4 | 7:09 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 49m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 5 | 7:08 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 50m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 6 | 7:08 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 52m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 7 | 7:07 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 53m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 8 | 7:06 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 55m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 9 | 7:06 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 56m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 10 | 7:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 58m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 11 | 7:04 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 0m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 12 | 7:03 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 1m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 13 | 7:02 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 3m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 14 | 7:02 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 5m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 15 | 7:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 6m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 16 | 7:00 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 8m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 17 | 6:59 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 9m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 18 | 6:58 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 11m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 19 | 6:57 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 13m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 20 | 6:56 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 15m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 21 | 6:55 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 16m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 22 | 6:54 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 18m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 23 | 6:53 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 20m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 24 | 6:52 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 22m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 25 | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 23m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 26 | 6:50 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 25m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 27 | 6:49 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 27m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 28 | 6:48 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 29m of daylight | Select date |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ames?
Sunrise in Ames on February 28, 2026 is at 6:48 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ames?
Sunset in Ames on February 28, 2026 is at 6:17 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ames?
Morning golden hour in Ames ends at 7:20 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
How long is the day in Ames?
On February 28, 2026 in Ames there are 11 hours and 29 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ames?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Ames at 12:33 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Ames?
In Ames, sunset is at 6:17 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:37 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 6:41 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Ames?
Twilight in Ames lasts approximately 80 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 Ames?
The earliest sunrise in Ames in 2026 is at 6:18 AM on June 5 (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 8:25 PM on June 24 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ames?
After sunset at 6:17 PM in Ames, civil twilight ends at 6:41 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:37 PM (America/Chicago).
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