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Sun Times in Cathedral City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cathedral City?
Sunrise in Cathedral City on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:17 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cathedral City?
Sunset in Cathedral City on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 7:16 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cathedral City?
Morning golden hour in Cathedral City ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:43 PM.
How long is the day in Cathedral City?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Cathedral City there are 12 hours and 59 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cathedral City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Cathedral City at 12:47 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Cathedral City?
In Cathedral City, sunset is at 7:16 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:43 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 7:42 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Cathedral City?
Twilight in Cathedral City lasts approximately 87 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 Cathedral City?
The earliest sunrise in Cathedral City in 2026 is at 5:34 AM on June 7 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cathedral City?
The latest sunset in Cathedral City in 2026 is at 8:00 PM on June 22 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cathedral City?
After sunset at 7:16 PM in Cathedral City, civil twilight ends at 7:42 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:43 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cathedral City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 10m |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 23m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 55m |