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Sun Times in Fort Bragg
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Fort Bragg?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Fort Bragg (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Fort Bragg?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Fort Bragg (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Fort Bragg?
Golden hour times for Fort Bragg 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 Bragg?
The day length for Fort Bragg is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Fort Bragg?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Fort Bragg is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Fort Bragg?
Sunset and dusk times for Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg?
Twilight duration in Fort Bragg 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 Bragg?
The earliest sunrise in Fort Bragg in 2026 is at 6:01 AM on June 5 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Fort Bragg?
The latest sunset in Fort Bragg in 2026 is at 8:34 PM on June 23 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Fort Bragg?
After sunset in Fort Bragg, 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 Bragg 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 Bragg
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Fort Bragg on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 04m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 57m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 05m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 31m |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 18m |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 29m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 48m |