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Sun Times in Elizabeth
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Elizabeth?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Elizabeth (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Elizabeth?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Elizabeth (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Elizabeth?
Golden hour times for Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?
The day length for Elizabeth is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Elizabeth?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Elizabeth is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Elizabeth?
Sunset and dusk times for Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?
Twilight duration in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?
The earliest sunrise in Elizabeth in 2026 is at 5:25 AM on June 8 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Elizabeth?
The latest sunset in Elizabeth in 2026 is at 8:32 PM on June 26 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Elizabeth?
After sunset in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Elizabeth on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 18m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 27m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 04m |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 48m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 55m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 17m |