Sun Times in Garden City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Garden City?
Sunrise in Garden City on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:51 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Garden City?
Sunset in Garden City on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 8:04 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Garden City?
Morning golden hour in Garden City ends at 7:24 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:31 PM.
How long is the day in Garden City?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Garden City there are 13 hours and 12 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Garden City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Garden City at 1:28 PM (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Garden City?
In Garden City, sunset is at 8:04 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:31 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:29 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Garden City?
Twilight in Garden City lasts approximately 87 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Garden City?
The earliest sunrise in Garden City in 2026 is at 6:17 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 Garden City?
The latest sunset in Garden City in 2026 is at 8:35 PM on June 28 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Garden City?
After sunset at 8:04 PM in Garden City, civil twilight ends at 8:29 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:31 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Garden City 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 Garden City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Garden City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 17m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:32 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:55 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 48m |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 15m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 03m |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 19m |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 04m |
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