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Sun Times in Dulles Town Center
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dulles Town Center?
Sunrise in Dulles Town Center on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 6:36 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dulles Town Center?
Sunset in Dulles Town Center on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 7:43 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dulles Town Center?
Morning golden hour in Dulles Town Center ends at 7:12 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:07 PM.
How long is the day in Dulles Town Center?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Dulles Town Center there are 13 hours and 6 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dulles Town Center?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Dulles Town Center at 1:10 PM (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Dulles Town Center?
In Dulles Town Center, sunset is at 7:43 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:17 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:10 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Dulles Town Center?
Twilight in Dulles Town Center lasts approximately 94 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 Dulles Town Center?
The earliest sunrise in Dulles Town Center in 2026 is at 5:43 AM on June 7 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dulles Town Center?
The latest sunset in Dulles Town Center in 2026 is at 8:39 PM on June 22 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dulles Town Center?
After sunset at 7:43 PM in Dulles Town Center, civil twilight ends at 8:10 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:17 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Dulles Town Center 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 Dulles Town Center
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dulles Town Center on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 14m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 19m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 54m |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 38m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 41m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 12m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 03m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 27m |