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Sun Times in Apex
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Apex?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Apex (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Apex?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Apex (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Apex?
Golden hour times for Apex 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 Apex?
The day length for Apex is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Apex?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Apex is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Apex?
Sunset and dusk times for Apex are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Apex?
Twilight duration in Apex 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 Apex?
The earliest sunrise in Apex in 2026 is at 5:58 AM on June 10 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Apex?
The latest sunset in Apex in 2026 is at 8:35 PM on June 23 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Apex?
After sunset in Apex, 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 Apex 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 Apex
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Apex on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 06m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 34m |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 45m |