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Sun Times in Far Rockaway
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Far Rockaway?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Far Rockaway (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Far Rockaway?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Far Rockaway (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Far Rockaway?
Golden hour times for Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway?
The day length for Far Rockaway is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Far Rockaway?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Far Rockaway is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Far Rockaway?
Sunset and dusk times for Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway?
Twilight duration in Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway?
The earliest sunrise in Far Rockaway in 2026 is at 5:23 AM on June 10 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Far Rockaway?
The latest sunset in Far Rockaway in 2026 is at 8:30 PM on June 27 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Far Rockaway?
After sunset in Far Rockaway, 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 Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Far Rockaway on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 18m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 27m |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 04m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 47m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 09m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 56m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 17m |