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Sun Times in Checotah
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Checotah?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Checotah (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Checotah?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Checotah (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Checotah?
Golden hour times for Checotah 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 Checotah?
The day length for Checotah is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Checotah?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Checotah is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Checotah?
Sunset and dusk times for Checotah are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Checotah?
Twilight duration in Checotah 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 Checotah?
The earliest sunrise in Checotah in 2026 is at 6:06 AM on June 6 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Checotah?
The latest sunset in Checotah in 2026 is at 8:41 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Checotah?
After sunset in Checotah, 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 Checotah 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 Checotah
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Checotah on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 02m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:29 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 06m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 33m |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 47m |