Sun Times in Great Bend
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Great Bend?
Sunrise in Great Bend on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:49 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Great Bend?
Sunset in Great Bend on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 8:28 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Great Bend?
Morning golden hour in Great Bend ends at 7:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:52 PM.
How long is the day in Great Bend?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Great Bend there are 13 hours and 38 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Great Bend?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Great Bend at 1:39 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Great Bend?
In Great Bend, sunset is at 8:28 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:06 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:56 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Great Bend?
Twilight in Great Bend 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 Great Bend?
The earliest sunrise in Great Bend in 2026 is at 6:10 AM on June 10 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Great Bend?
The latest sunset in Great Bend in 2026 is at 9:02 PM on June 20 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Great Bend?
After sunset at 8:28 PM in Great Bend, civil twilight ends at 8:56 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:06 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Great Bend 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 Bend
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Great Bend on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 48m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 48m |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:42 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 13m |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 16m |
| June | 6:10 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 50m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 34m |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 39m |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 06m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 31m |
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