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Sun Times in Elsa
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Elsa?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Elsa (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Elsa?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Elsa (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Elsa?
Golden hour times for Elsa 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 Elsa?
The day length for Elsa is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Elsa?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Elsa is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Elsa?
Sunset and dusk times for Elsa are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Elsa?
Twilight duration in Elsa 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 Elsa?
The earliest sunrise in Elsa in 2026 is at 6:38 AM on June 5 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Elsa?
The latest sunset in Elsa in 2026 is at 8:28 PM on June 24 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Elsa?
After sunset in Elsa, 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 Elsa 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 Elsa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Elsa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 41m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 17m |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 7:08 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 47m |
| May | 6:45 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 26m |
| June | 6:39 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 47m |
| July | 6:49 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 38m |
| August | 7:04 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 04m |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 33m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 30m |