Sun Times in Cornelius
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cornelius?
Sunrise in Cornelius on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:14 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cornelius?
Sunset in Cornelius on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 8:17 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cornelius?
Morning golden hour in Cornelius ends at 6:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:37 PM.
How long is the day in Cornelius?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Cornelius there are 14 hours and 3 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cornelius?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Cornelius at 1:16 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 Cornelius?
In Cornelius, sunset is at 8:17 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:12 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:49 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Cornelius?
Twilight in Cornelius lasts approximately 115 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 Cornelius?
The earliest sunrise in Cornelius in 2026 is at 5:22 AM on June 13 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cornelius?
The latest sunset in Cornelius in 2026 is at 9:05 PM on June 23 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cornelius?
After sunset at 8:17 PM in Cornelius, civil twilight ends at 8:49 PM — about 32 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:12 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Cornelius 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 Cornelius
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cornelius on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 07m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 26m |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 32m |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 55m |
| June | 5:22 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 40m |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 20m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 06m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 58m |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 30m |
| December | 7:45 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 44m |
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