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Sun Times in Beach Park
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Beach Park?
Sunrise in Beach Park on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:57 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Beach Park?
Sunset in Beach Park on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:53 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Beach Park?
Morning golden hour in Beach Park ends at 6:36 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:15 PM.
How long is the day in Beach Park?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Beach Park there are 13 hours and 56 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Beach Park?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Beach Park at 12:56 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Beach Park?
In Beach Park, sunset is at 7:53 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:41 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:24 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Beach Park?
Twilight in Beach Park lasts approximately 108 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 Beach Park?
The earliest sunrise in Beach Park in 2026 is at 5:13 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 Beach Park?
The latest sunset in Beach Park in 2026 is at 8:32 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Beach Park?
After sunset at 7:53 PM in Beach Park, civil twilight ends at 8:24 PM — about 30 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:41 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Beach Park 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 Beach Park
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Beach Park on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 26m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 23m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 37m |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 17m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 59m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 54m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 47m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:19 PM | 9h 05m |