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Sun Times in Arcola
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Arcola?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Arcola (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Arcola?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Arcola (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Arcola?
Golden hour times for Arcola 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 Arcola?
The day length for Arcola is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Arcola?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Arcola is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Arcola?
Sunset and dusk times for Arcola 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 Arcola?
Twilight duration in Arcola 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 Arcola?
The earliest sunrise in Arcola in 2026 is at 5:24 AM on June 11 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Arcola?
The latest sunset in Arcola 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 Arcola?
After sunset in Arcola, 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 Arcola 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 Arcola
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Arcola on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 41m |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 44m |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 16m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 22m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 58m |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 42m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 00m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 23m |