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Sun Times in College
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in College?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for College (America/Anchorage). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in College?
Check the sunset time displayed above for College (America/Anchorage). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in College?
Golden hour times for College 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 College?
The day length for College is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in College?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for College is shown in the times above (America/Anchorage). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in College?
Sunset and dusk times for College are displayed above (America/Anchorage). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in College?
Twilight duration in College 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 College?
The earliest sunrise in College in 2026 is at 2:57 AM on June 18 (America/Anchorage). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in College?
The latest sunset in College in 2026 is at 11:59 PM on May 29 (America/Anchorage). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in College?
After sunset in College, 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 College 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 College
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in College on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:26 AM | 3:35 PM | 5h 09m |
| February | 8:48 AM | 5:22 PM | 8h 34m |
| March | 8:08 AM | 7:52 PM | 11h 44m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 14m |
| May | 4:27 AM | 11:10 PM | 18h 44m |
| June | 3:00 AM | 12:44 AM | 21h 44m |
| July | 3:53 AM | 11:58 PM | 20h 06m |
| August | 5:38 AM | 10:10 PM | 16h 32m |
| September | 7:14 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 8:44 AM | 6:27 PM | 9h 43m |
| November | 9:27 AM | 3:43 PM | 6h 15m |
| December | 10:53 AM | 2:39 PM | 3h 47m |