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Sun Times in Big Spring
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Big Spring?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Big Spring (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Big Spring?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Big Spring (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Big Spring?
Golden hour times for Big Spring 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 Spring?
The day length for Big Spring is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Big Spring?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Big Spring is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Big Spring?
Sunset and dusk times for Big Spring 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 Big Spring?
Twilight duration in Big Spring 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 Spring?
The earliest sunrise in Big Spring in 2026 is at 6:38 AM on June 7 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Big Spring?
The latest sunset in Big Spring in 2026 is at 8:56 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Big Spring?
After sunset in Big Spring, 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 Spring 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 Spring
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Big Spring on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 17m |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 7:55 AM | 7:54 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:16 AM | 8:15 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 6:48 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 49m |
| June | 6:38 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 6:50 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 04m |
| August | 7:10 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 7:29 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:49 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 03m |