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Sun Times in Coal City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Coal City?
Sunrise in Coal City on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:41 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Coal City?
Sunset in Coal City on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 8:16 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Coal City?
Morning golden hour in Coal City ends at 7:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:40 PM.
How long is the day in Coal City?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Coal City there are 13 hours and 34 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Coal City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Coal City at 1:29 PM (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Coal City?
In Coal City, sunset is at 8:16 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:52 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:43 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Coal City?
Twilight in Coal City lasts approximately 96 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Coal City?
The earliest sunrise in Coal City in 2026 is at 6:02 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 Coal City?
The latest sunset in Coal City in 2026 is at 8:50 PM on June 22 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Coal City?
After sunset at 8:16 PM in Coal City, civil twilight ends at 8:43 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:52 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Coal City 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 Coal City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Coal City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 51m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 50m |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:32 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 11m |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 13m |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 46m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 31m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 37m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 35m |