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Sun Times in Cookham
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cookham?
Sunrise in Cookham on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 5:57 AM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cookham?
Sunset in Cookham on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 8:13 PM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cookham?
Morning golden hour in Cookham ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:27 PM.
How long is the day in Cookham?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Cookham there are 14 hours and 15 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cookham?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Cookham at 1:05 PM (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Cookham?
In Cookham, sunset is at 8:13 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:28 PM (Europe/London). Civil twilight ends at 8:49 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Cookham?
Twilight in Cookham lasts approximately 135 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 Cookham?
The earliest sunrise in Cookham in 2026 is at 4:44 AM on June 14 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cookham?
The latest sunset in Cookham in 2026 is at 9:24 PM on June 21 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cookham?
After sunset at 8:13 PM in Cookham, civil twilight ends at 8:49 PM — about 36 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:28 PM (Europe/London).
What these times mean
Solar times in Cookham 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 Cookham
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cookham on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 4:22 PM | 8h 21m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 52m |
| May | 5:10 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 38m |
| June | 4:44 AM | 9:22 PM | 16h 37m |
| July | 5:02 AM | 9:14 PM | 16h 11m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 37m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 43m |
| November | 7:20 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 52m |
| December | 8:02 AM | 3:53 PM | 7h 51m |