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Sun Times in Castrop-Rauxel
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Castrop-Rauxel?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Castrop-Rauxel (Europe/Berlin). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Castrop-Rauxel?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Castrop-Rauxel (Europe/Berlin). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Castrop-Rauxel?
Golden hour times for Castrop-Rauxel 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 Castrop-Rauxel?
The day length for Castrop-Rauxel is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Castrop-Rauxel?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Castrop-Rauxel is shown in the times above (Europe/Berlin). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Castrop-Rauxel?
Sunset and dusk times for Castrop-Rauxel are displayed above (Europe/Berlin). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Castrop-Rauxel?
Twilight duration in Castrop-Rauxel 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 Castrop-Rauxel?
The earliest sunrise in Castrop-Rauxel in 2026 is at 5:12 AM on June 14 (Europe/Berlin). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Castrop-Rauxel?
The latest sunset in Castrop-Rauxel in 2026 is at 9:52 PM on June 21 (Europe/Berlin). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Castrop-Rauxel?
After sunset in Castrop-Rauxel, 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 Castrop-Rauxel 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 Castrop-Rauxel
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Castrop-Rauxel on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:29 AM | 4:50 PM | 8h 21m |
| February | 7:44 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 52m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 9:16 PM | 15h 37m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 9:50 PM | 16h 37m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 9:41 PM | 16h 11m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 38m |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:54 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 43m |
| November | 7:48 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 52m |
| December | 8:30 AM | 4:21 PM | 7h 51m |