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Sun Times in Cross Plains
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cross Plains?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cross Plains (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cross Plains?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cross Plains (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cross Plains?
Golden hour times for Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains?
The day length for Cross Plains is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cross Plains?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cross Plains is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cross Plains?
Sunset and dusk times for Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains?
Twilight duration in Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains?
The earliest sunrise in Cross Plains in 2026 is at 5:27 AM on June 11 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cross Plains?
The latest sunset in Cross Plains in 2026 is at 8:09 PM on June 25 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cross Plains?
After sunset in Cross Plains, 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 Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cross Plains on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 53m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 08m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:47 PM | 14h 07m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 39m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 25m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 33m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 16m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 41m |