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Sun Times in Clifton Forge
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Clifton Forge?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Clifton Forge (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Clifton Forge?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Clifton Forge (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Clifton Forge?
Golden hour times for Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge?
The day length for Clifton Forge is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Clifton Forge?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Clifton Forge is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Clifton Forge?
Sunset and dusk times for Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge?
Twilight duration in Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge?
The earliest sunrise in Clifton Forge in 2026 is at 5:56 AM on June 9 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Clifton Forge?
The latest sunset in Clifton Forge in 2026 is at 8:45 PM on June 23 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Clifton Forge?
After sunset in Clifton Forge, 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 Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Clifton Forge on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 51m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 50m |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:26 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 11m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 13m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 46m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 32m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 37m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 08m |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 34m |