Sun Times in Gate City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gate City?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Gate City (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gate City?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Gate City (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gate City?
Golden hour times for Gate City 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 Gate City?
The day length for Gate City is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gate City?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Gate City is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Gate City?
Sunset and dusk times for Gate City 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 Gate City?
Twilight duration in Gate City 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 Gate City?
The earliest sunrise in Gate City in 2026 is at 6:11 AM on June 6 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gate City?
The latest sunset in Gate City in 2026 is at 8:53 PM on June 27 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gate City?
After sunset in Gate City, 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 Gate 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 Gate City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gate City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 53m |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:37 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 08m |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 08m |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 39m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 25m |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 33m |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 16m |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 40m |
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