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Sun Times in Big Bend
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Big Bend?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Big Bend (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Big Bend?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Big Bend (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Big Bend?
Golden hour times for Big Bend 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 Big Bend?
The day length for Big Bend is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Big Bend?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Big Bend is shown in the times above (America/Vancouver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Big Bend?
Sunset and dusk times for Big Bend are displayed above (America/Vancouver). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Big Bend?
Twilight duration in Big Bend 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 Big Bend?
The earliest sunrise in Big Bend in 2026 is at 5:06 AM on June 10 (America/Vancouver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Big Bend?
The latest sunset in Big Bend in 2026 is at 9:21 PM on June 22 (America/Vancouver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Big Bend?
After sunset in Big Bend, 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Big Bend on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 41m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 12m |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 45m |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 20m |
| June | 5:06 AM | 9:19 PM | 16h 13m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 49m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 24m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 36m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 48m |
| November | 7:22 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 08m |
| December | 8:00 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 14m |