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Sun Times in Gates Mills
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gates Mills?
Sunrise in Gates Mills on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 6:52 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gates Mills?
Sunset in Gates Mills on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 7:56 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gates Mills?
Morning golden hour in Gates Mills ends at 7:29 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:20 PM.
How long is the day in Gates Mills?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Gates Mills there are 13 hours and 4 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gates Mills?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Gates Mills at 1:25 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 Gates Mills?
In Gates Mills, sunset is at 7:56 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:34 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:25 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Gates Mills?
Twilight in Gates Mills lasts approximately 97 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 Gates Mills?
The earliest sunrise in Gates Mills in 2026 is at 5:51 AM on June 8 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gates Mills?
The latest sunset in Gates Mills in 2026 is at 9:03 PM on June 21 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gates Mills?
After sunset at 7:56 PM in Gates Mills, civil twilight ends at 8:25 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:34 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Gates Mills 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 Gates Mills
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gates Mills on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 31m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 39m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:32 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 21m |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 32m |
| June | 5:51 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 10m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 53m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 07m |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 51m |
| December | 7:45 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 11m |