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Sun Times in Contra Costa Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Contra Costa Centre?
Sunrise in Contra Costa Centre on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:22 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Contra Costa Centre?
Sunset in Contra Costa Centre on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 8:02 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Contra Costa Centre?
Morning golden hour in Contra Costa Centre ends at 6:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:26 PM.
How long is the day in Contra Costa Centre?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Contra Costa Centre there are 13 hours and 39 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Contra Costa Centre?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Contra Costa Centre at 1:12 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Contra Costa Centre?
In Contra Costa Centre, sunset is at 8:02 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:39 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:30 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Contra Costa Centre?
Twilight in Contra Costa Centre lasts approximately 98 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 Contra Costa Centre?
The earliest sunrise in Contra Costa Centre in 2026 is at 5:45 AM on June 7 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Contra Costa Centre?
The latest sunset in Contra Costa Centre in 2026 is at 8:34 PM on June 21 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Contra Costa Centre?
After sunset at 8:02 PM in Contra Costa Centre, civil twilight ends at 8:30 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:39 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Contra Costa Centre 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 Contra Costa Centre
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Contra Costa Centre on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 50m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 49m |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 12m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 14m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 47m |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 32m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 37m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 07m |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 33m |