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Sun Times in Granite City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Granite City?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Granite City (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Granite City?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Granite City (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Granite City?
Golden hour times for Granite 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 Granite City?
The day length for Granite City is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Granite City?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Granite City is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Granite City?
Sunset and dusk times for Granite City are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Granite City?
Twilight duration in Granite 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 Granite City?
The earliest sunrise in Granite City in 2026 is at 5:35 AM on June 7 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Granite City?
The latest sunset in Granite City in 2026 is at 8:29 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Granite City?
After sunset in Granite 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 Granite 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 Granite City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Granite City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 46m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 47m |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 13m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 18m |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 52m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 36m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 40m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 12m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 04m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 29m |