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Sun Times in Fort Benton
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Fort Benton?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Fort Benton (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Fort Benton?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Fort Benton (America/Denver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Fort Benton?
Golden hour times for Fort Benton 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 Benton?
The day length for Fort Benton is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Fort Benton?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Fort Benton is shown in the times above (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Fort Benton?
Sunset and dusk times for Fort Benton are displayed above (America/Denver). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Fort Benton?
Twilight duration in Fort Benton 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 Benton?
The earliest sunrise in Fort Benton in 2026 is at 5:23 AM on June 11 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Fort Benton?
The latest sunset in Fort Benton in 2026 is at 9:25 PM on June 21 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Fort Benton?
After sunset in Fort Benton, 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 Benton 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 Benton
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Fort Benton on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 AM | 4:57 PM | 8h 51m |
| February | 7:28 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 17m |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 40m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 10m |
| June | 5:23 AM | 9:23 PM | 16h 00m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 37m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:42 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 52m |
| November | 7:28 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 17m |
| December | 8:05 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 25m |