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Sun Times in Central Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Central Valley?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Central Valley (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Central Valley?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Central Valley (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Central Valley?
Golden hour times for Central Valley 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 Central Valley?
The day length for Central Valley is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Central Valley?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Central Valley is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Central Valley?
Sunset and dusk times for Central Valley are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Central Valley?
Twilight duration in Central Valley 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 Central Valley?
The earliest sunrise in Central Valley in 2026 is at 5:22 AM on June 10 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Central Valley?
The latest sunset in Central Valley in 2026 is at 8:33 PM on June 20 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Central Valley?
After sunset in Central Valley, 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 Central Valley 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 Valley
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Central Valley on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 32m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 39m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 20m |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 31m |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 09m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 52m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 52m |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 13m |