Sun Times in El Dorado
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Dorado?
Sunrise in El Dorado on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:32 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Dorado?
Sunset in El Dorado on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:57 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Dorado?
Morning golden hour in El Dorado ends at 7:06 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:23 PM.
How long is the day in El Dorado?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in El Dorado there are 13 hours and 24 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Dorado?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Dorado at 1:15 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in El Dorado?
In El Dorado, sunset is at 7:57 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:27 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:23 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Dorado?
Twilight in El Dorado lasts approximately 90 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 El Dorado?
The earliest sunrise in El Dorado in 2026 is at 6:00 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 El Dorado?
The latest sunset in El Dorado in 2026 is at 8:23 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Dorado?
After sunset at 7:57 PM in El Dorado, civil twilight ends at 8:23 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:27 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Dorado 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 El Dorado
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Dorado on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 12m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 02m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 01m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 20m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 08m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 23m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 58m |
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