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Sun Times in Elmwood Park
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Elmwood Park?
Sunrise in Elmwood Park on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:36 AM (America/Edmonton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Elmwood Park?
Sunset in Elmwood Park on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 8:32 PM (America/Edmonton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Elmwood Park?
Morning golden hour in Elmwood Park ends at 7:23 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:45 PM.
How long is the day in Elmwood Park?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Elmwood Park there are 13 hours and 56 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Elmwood Park?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Elmwood Park at 1:35 PM (America/Edmonton). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Elmwood Park?
In Elmwood Park, sunset is at 8:32 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:49 PM (America/Edmonton). Civil twilight ends at 9:09 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Elmwood Park?
Twilight in Elmwood Park lasts approximately 137 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 Elmwood Park?
The earliest sunrise in Elmwood Park in 2026 is at 5:03 AM on June 14 (America/Edmonton). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Elmwood Park?
The latest sunset in Elmwood Park in 2026 is at 10:07 PM on June 20 (America/Edmonton). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Elmwood Park?
After sunset at 8:32 PM in Elmwood Park, civil twilight ends at 9:09 PM — about 37 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:49 PM (America/Edmonton).
What these times mean
Solar times in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Elmwood Park on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:42 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 03m |
| February | 7:52 AM | 5:44 PM | 9h 53m |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:38 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 02m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 9:28 PM | 15h 56m |
| June | 5:03 AM | 10:05 PM | 17h 02m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 9:55 PM | 16h 31m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 48m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 8:01 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 35m |
| November | 8:00 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 36m |
| December | 8:44 AM | 4:13 PM | 7h 29m |