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Sun Times in Botwood
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Botwood?
Sunrise in Botwood on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 6:30 AM (America/St_Johns). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Botwood?
Sunset in Botwood on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 7:49 PM (America/St_Johns). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Botwood?
Morning golden hour in Botwood ends at 7:12 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:07 PM.
How long is the day in Botwood?
On Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Botwood there are 13 hours and 19 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Botwood?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Botwood at 1:10 PM (America/St_Johns). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Botwood?
In Botwood, sunset is at 7:49 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:44 PM (America/St_Johns). Civil twilight ends at 8:22 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Botwood?
Twilight in Botwood lasts approximately 115 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 Botwood?
The earliest sunrise in Botwood in 2026 is at 5:05 AM on June 14 (America/St_Johns). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Botwood?
The latest sunset in Botwood in 2026 is at 9:20 PM on June 21 (America/St_Johns). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Botwood?
After sunset at 7:49 PM in Botwood, civil twilight ends at 8:22 PM — about 33 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:44 PM (America/St_Johns).
What these times mean
Solar times in Botwood 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 Botwood
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Botwood on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 41m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 12m |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 44m |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 19m |
| June | 5:05 AM | 9:18 PM | 16h 12m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 49m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 24m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 36m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 49m |
| November | 7:21 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 09m |
| December | 7:59 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 14m |