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Sun Times in China Grove
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in China Grove?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for China Grove (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in China Grove?
Check the sunset time displayed above for China Grove (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in China Grove?
Golden hour times for China Grove 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 China Grove?
The day length for China Grove is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in China Grove?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for China Grove is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in China Grove?
Sunset and dusk times for China Grove 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 China Grove?
Twilight duration in China Grove 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 China Grove?
The earliest sunrise in China Grove in 2026 is at 6:33 AM on June 2 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in China Grove?
The latest sunset in China Grove in 2026 is at 8:37 PM on June 27 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in China Grove?
After sunset in China Grove, 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 China Grove 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 China Grove
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in China Grove on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 29m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 11m |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 7:07 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 53m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 38m |
| June | 6:33 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 01m |
| July | 6:44 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 51m |
| August | 7:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 12m |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 41m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 17m |