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Sun Times in Brinkley
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Brinkley?
Sunrise in Brinkley on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:27 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Brinkley?
Sunset in Brinkley on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 7:49 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Brinkley?
Morning golden hour in Brinkley ends at 7:01 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:14 PM.
How long is the day in Brinkley?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Brinkley there are 13 hours and 21 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Brinkley?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Brinkley at 1:08 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Brinkley?
In Brinkley, sunset is at 7:49 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:20 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:15 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Brinkley?
Twilight in Brinkley lasts approximately 91 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 Brinkley?
The earliest sunrise in Brinkley in 2026 is at 5:50 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 Brinkley?
The latest sunset in Brinkley in 2026 is at 8:22 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Brinkley?
After sunset at 7:49 PM in Brinkley, civil twilight ends at 8:15 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:20 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Brinkley 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 Brinkley
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Brinkley on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 05m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 57m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 04m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 29m |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 50m |