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Sun Times in Eau Claire
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Eau Claire?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Eau Claire (America/Edmonton). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Eau Claire?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Eau Claire (America/Edmonton). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Eau Claire?
Golden hour times for Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire?
The day length for Eau Claire is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Eau Claire?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Eau Claire is shown in the times above (America/Edmonton). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Eau Claire?
Sunset and dusk times for Eau Claire are displayed above (America/Edmonton). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Eau Claire?
Twilight duration in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire?
The earliest sunrise in Eau Claire in 2026 is at 5:21 AM on June 11 (America/Edmonton). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Eau Claire?
The latest sunset in Eau Claire in 2026 is at 9:55 PM on June 22 (America/Edmonton). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Eau Claire?
After sunset in Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Eau Claire on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:33 AM | 4:59 PM | 8h 26m |
| February | 7:48 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 04m |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:41 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 52m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 9:20 PM | 15h 34m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 32m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 9:44 PM | 16h 05m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 33m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 8:00 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 43m |
| November | 7:53 AM | 4:48 PM | 8h 55m |
| December | 8:33 AM | 4:29 PM | 7h 56m |