Sun Times in Great Barrington
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Great Barrington?
Sunrise in Great Barrington on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 6:18 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Great Barrington?
Sunset in Great Barrington on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 7:27 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Great Barrington?
Morning golden hour in Great Barrington ends at 6:56 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:49 PM.
How long is the day in Great Barrington?
On Monday, August 31, 2026 in Great Barrington there are 13 hours and 8 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Great Barrington?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Great Barrington at 12:53 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 Great Barrington?
In Great Barrington, sunset is at 7:27 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:06 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 7:55 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Great Barrington?
Twilight in Great Barrington lasts approximately 99 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 Great Barrington?
The earliest sunrise in Great Barrington in 2026 is at 5:16 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 Great Barrington?
The latest sunset in Great Barrington in 2026 is at 8:33 PM on June 20 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Great Barrington?
After sunset at 7:27 PM in Great Barrington, civil twilight ends at 7:55 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:06 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Great Barrington on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 27m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 22m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 35m |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 15m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 57m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 53m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 48m |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 07m |
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