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Sun Times in Erin
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Erin?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Erin (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Erin?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Erin (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Erin?
Golden hour times for Erin 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 Erin?
The day length for Erin is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Erin?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Erin is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Erin?
Sunset and dusk times for Erin 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 Erin?
Twilight duration in Erin 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 Erin?
The earliest sunrise in Erin in 2026 is at 5:32 AM on June 8 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Erin?
The latest sunset in Erin in 2026 is at 8:12 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Erin?
After sunset in Erin, 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 Erin 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 Erin
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Erin on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 08m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:50 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 38m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 24m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 32m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 14m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 42m |