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Sun Times in Dakota Ridge
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dakota Ridge?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Dakota Ridge (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dakota Ridge?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Dakota Ridge (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dakota Ridge?
Golden hour times for Dakota Ridge 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 Dakota Ridge?
The day length for Dakota Ridge is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dakota Ridge?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Dakota Ridge is shown in the times above (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Dakota Ridge?
Sunset and dusk times for Dakota Ridge are displayed above (America/Denver). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Dakota Ridge?
Twilight duration in Dakota Ridge 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 Dakota Ridge?
The earliest sunrise in Dakota Ridge in 2026 is at 5:32 AM on June 8 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dakota Ridge?
The latest sunset in Dakota Ridge in 2026 is at 8:32 PM on June 23 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dakota Ridge?
After sunset in Dakota Ridge, 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 Dakota Ridge 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 Dakota Ridge
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dakota Ridge on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 42m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 45m |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 16m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 22m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 58m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 42m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 43m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 00m |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 23m |