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Sun Times in Cilaos
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cilaos?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cilaos (Indian/Reunion). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cilaos?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cilaos (Indian/Reunion). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cilaos?
Golden hour times for Cilaos 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 Cilaos?
The day length for Cilaos is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cilaos?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cilaos is shown in the times above (Indian/Reunion). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cilaos?
Sunset and dusk times for Cilaos are displayed above (Indian/Reunion). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Cilaos?
Twilight duration in Cilaos 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 Cilaos?
The earliest sunrise in Cilaos in 2026 is at 5:27 AM on November 21 (Indian/Reunion). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cilaos?
The latest sunset in Cilaos in 2026 is at 7:05 PM on January 8 (Indian/Reunion). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cilaos?
After sunset in Cilaos, 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 Cilaos 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 Cilaos
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cilaos on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:49 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 17m |
| February | 6:08 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 47m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 13m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 36m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 07m |
| June | 6:52 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 51m |
| July | 6:55 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 58m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 23m |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 58m |
| October | 5:47 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 34m |
| November | 5:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 07m |
| December | 5:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 25m |