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Sun Times in Crystal River
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Crystal River?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Crystal River (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Crystal River?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Crystal River (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Crystal River?
Golden hour times for Crystal River 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 Crystal River?
The day length for Crystal River is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Crystal River?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Crystal River is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Crystal River?
Sunset and dusk times for Crystal River are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Crystal River?
Twilight duration in Crystal River 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 Crystal River?
The earliest sunrise in Crystal River in 2026 is at 6:31 AM on June 3 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Crystal River?
The latest sunset in Crystal River in 2026 is at 8:32 PM on June 22 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Crystal River?
After sunset in Crystal River, 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 Crystal River 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 Crystal River
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Crystal River on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 30m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 12m |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 7:04 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 52m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 36m |
| June | 6:31 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 59m |
| July | 6:42 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 49m |
| August | 6:59 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 11m |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 29m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 43m |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 19m |