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Sun Times in Elmira
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Elmira?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Elmira (America/Toronto). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Elmira?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Elmira (America/Toronto). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Elmira?
Golden hour times for Elmira 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 Elmira?
The day length for Elmira is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Elmira?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Elmira is shown in the times above (America/Toronto). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Elmira?
Sunset and dusk times for Elmira are displayed above (America/Toronto). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Elmira?
Twilight duration in Elmira 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 Elmira?
The earliest sunrise in Elmira in 2026 is at 5:40 AM on June 9 (America/Toronto). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Elmira?
The latest sunset in Elmira in 2026 is at 9:07 PM on June 20 (America/Toronto). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Elmira?
After sunset in Elmira, 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 Elmira 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 Elmira
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Elmira on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 26m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 43m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 25m |
| July | 5:54 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 06m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 02m |
| November | 7:16 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 41m |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 58m |