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Sun Times in Galax
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Galax?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Galax (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Galax?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Galax (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Galax?
Golden hour times for Galax 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 Galax?
The day length for Galax is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Galax?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Galax is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Galax?
Sunset and dusk times for Galax 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 Galax?
Twilight duration in Galax 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 Galax?
The earliest sunrise in Galax in 2026 is at 6:04 AM on June 7 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Galax?
The latest sunset in Galax in 2026 is at 8:46 PM on June 23 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Galax?
After sunset in Galax, 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 Galax 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 Galax
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Galax on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 53m |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:31 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 08m |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 08m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 40m |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 25m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 33m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 16m |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 40m |