Sun Times in Central Park
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Central Park?
Sunrise in Central Park on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 6:35 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Central Park?
Sunset in Central Park on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 7:52 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Central Park?
Morning golden hour in Central Park ends at 7:16 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:11 PM.
How long is the day in Central Park?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Central Park there are 13 hours and 16 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Central Park?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Central Park at 1:14 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 Central Park?
In Central Park, sunset is at 7:52 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:41 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:23 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Central Park?
Twilight in Central Park lasts approximately 109 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 Central Park?
The earliest sunrise in Central Park in 2026 is at 5:19 AM on June 10 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Central Park?
The latest sunset in Central Park in 2026 is at 9:13 PM on June 19 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Central Park?
After sunset at 7:52 PM in Central Park, civil twilight ends at 8:23 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:41 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Central Park 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 Central Park
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Central Park on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 4:53 PM | 8h 57m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 21m |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 37m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 05m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 52m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 30m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 13m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 54m |
| November | 7:18 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 22m |
| December | 7:53 AM | 4:26 PM | 8h 32m |
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