Sun Times in Center City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Center City?
Sunrise in Center City on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:13 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Center City?
Sunset in Center City on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 8:16 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Center City?
Morning golden hour in Center City ends at 6:54 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:36 PM.
How long is the day in Center City?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Center City there are 14 hours and 3 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Center City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Center City at 1:15 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Center City?
In Center City, sunset is at 8:16 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:11 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:48 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Center City?
Twilight in Center City 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 Center City?
The earliest sunrise in Center City in 2026 is at 5:22 AM on June 10 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Center City?
The latest sunset in Center City in 2026 is at 9:03 PM on June 20 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Center City?
After sunset at 8:16 PM in Center City, civil twilight ends at 8:48 PM — about 32 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:11 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Center 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 Center City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Center City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 08m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 26m |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 32m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 54m |
| June | 5:22 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 39m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 19m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 06m |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 58m |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 31m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:28 PM | 8h 45m |
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