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Sun Times in Gorham
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gorham?
Sunrise in Gorham on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:45 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gorham?
Sunset in Gorham on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:46 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gorham?
Morning golden hour in Gorham ends at 6:24 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:07 PM.
How long is the day in Gorham?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Gorham there are 14 hours and 1 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gorham?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Gorham at 12:46 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 Gorham?
In Gorham, sunset is at 7:46 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:37 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Gorham?
Twilight in Gorham lasts approximately 111 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 Gorham?
The earliest sunrise in Gorham in 2026 is at 4:59 AM on June 10 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gorham?
The latest sunset in Gorham in 2026 is at 8:27 PM on June 21 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gorham?
After sunset at 7:46 PM in Gorham, civil twilight ends at 8:17 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:37 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Gorham 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 Gorham
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gorham on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 18m |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 5:58 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 26m |
| May | 5:16 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 44m |
| June | 4:59 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 26m |
| July | 5:14 AM | 8:21 PM | 15h 07m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 02m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:16 PM | 9h 40m |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:05 PM | 8h 57m |