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Sun Times in Childress
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Childress?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Childress (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Childress?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Childress (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Childress?
Golden hour times for Childress 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 Childress?
The day length for Childress is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Childress?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Childress is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Childress?
Sunset and dusk times for Childress 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 Childress?
Twilight duration in Childress 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 Childress?
The earliest sunrise in Childress in 2026 is at 6:27 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 Childress?
The latest sunset in Childress in 2026 is at 8:57 PM on June 24 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Childress?
After sunset in Childress, 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 Childress 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 Childress
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Childress on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 07m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 7:51 AM | 7:48 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 7:09 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 04m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 27m |
| July | 6:39 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 14m |
| August | 7:01 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 26m |
| September | 7:24 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:46 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 52m |