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Sun Times in Gold Key Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gold Key Lake?
Sunrise in Gold Key Lake on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:23 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gold Key Lake?
Sunset in Gold Key Lake on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 7:37 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gold Key Lake?
Morning golden hour in Gold Key Lake ends at 7:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:00 PM.
How long is the day in Gold Key Lake?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Gold Key Lake there are 13 hours and 14 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gold Key Lake?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Gold Key Lake at 1:00 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 Gold Key Lake?
In Gold Key Lake, sunset is at 7:37 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:15 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:05 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Gold Key Lake?
Twilight in Gold Key Lake lasts approximately 98 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 Gold Key Lake?
The earliest sunrise in Gold Key Lake in 2026 is at 5:25 AM on June 14 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gold Key Lake?
The latest sunset in Gold Key Lake in 2026 is at 8:37 PM on June 25 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gold Key Lake?
After sunset at 7:37 PM in Gold Key Lake, civil twilight ends at 8:05 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:15 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Gold Key Lake 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 Gold Key Lake
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gold Key Lake on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 32m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 39m |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 20m |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 31m |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 09m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 52m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 52m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 13m |