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Sun Times in Granite Shoals
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Granite Shoals?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Granite Shoals (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Granite Shoals?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Granite Shoals (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Granite Shoals?
Golden hour times for Granite Shoals 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 Shoals?
The day length for Granite Shoals is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Granite Shoals?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Granite Shoals is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Granite Shoals?
Sunset and dusk times for Granite Shoals 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 Shoals?
Twilight duration in Granite Shoals 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 Shoals?
The earliest sunrise in Granite Shoals in 2026 is at 6:30 AM on June 4 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Granite Shoals?
The latest sunset in Granite Shoals in 2026 is at 8:40 PM on June 26 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Granite Shoals?
After sunset in Granite Shoals, 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 Shoals 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 Shoals
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Granite Shoals on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 24m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 08m |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:41 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 7:05 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 56m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 42m |
| June | 6:30 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 07m |
| July | 6:41 AM | 8:37 PM | 13h 56m |
| August | 7:00 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 15m |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:35 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 26m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 36m |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 11m |