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Sun Times in Copperas Cove
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Copperas Cove?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Copperas Cove (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Copperas Cove?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Copperas Cove (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Copperas Cove?
Golden hour times for Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove?
The day length for Copperas Cove is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Copperas Cove?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Copperas Cove is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Copperas Cove?
Sunset and dusk times for Copperas Cove are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Copperas Cove?
Twilight duration in Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove?
The earliest sunrise in Copperas Cove in 2026 is at 6:27 AM on June 3 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Copperas Cove?
The latest sunset in Copperas Cove in 2026 is at 8:39 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Copperas Cove?
After sunset in Copperas Cove, 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 Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Copperas Cove on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 21m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 07m |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:39 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 57m |
| May | 6:35 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 44m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 10m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 58m |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 17m |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 25m |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 08m |