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Sun Times in Cottonwood
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cottonwood?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cottonwood (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cottonwood?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cottonwood (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cottonwood?
Golden hour times for Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood?
The day length for Cottonwood is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cottonwood?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cottonwood is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cottonwood?
Sunset and dusk times for Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood?
Twilight duration in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood?
The earliest sunrise in Cottonwood in 2026 is at 5:36 AM on June 13 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cottonwood?
The latest sunset in Cottonwood in 2026 is at 9:12 PM on June 24 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cottonwood?
After sunset in Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cottonwood on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 13m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 29m |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 49m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 33m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 13m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 7:19 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 35m |
| December | 7:52 AM | 4:43 PM | 8h 50m |