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Sun Times in Fort Atkinson
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Fort Atkinson?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Fort Atkinson (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Fort Atkinson?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Fort Atkinson (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Fort Atkinson?
Golden hour times for Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson?
The day length for Fort Atkinson is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Fort Atkinson?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Fort Atkinson is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Fort Atkinson?
Sunset and dusk times for Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson?
Twilight duration in Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson?
The earliest sunrise in Fort Atkinson in 2026 is at 5:15 AM on June 13 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Fort Atkinson?
The latest sunset in Fort Atkinson in 2026 is at 8:38 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Fort Atkinson?
After sunset in Fort Atkinson, 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 Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Fort Atkinson on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 23m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 24m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 40m |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:36 PM | 15h 20m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 02m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 56m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 04m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 44m |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 02m |