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Sun Times in Hertford
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hertford?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Hertford (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hertford?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Hertford (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hertford?
Golden hour times for Hertford 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 Hertford?
The day length for Hertford is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hertford?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Hertford is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Hertford?
Sunset and dusk times for Hertford are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Hertford?
Twilight duration in Hertford 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 Hertford?
The earliest sunrise in Hertford in 2026 is at 5:48 AM on June 5 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hertford?
The latest sunset in Hertford in 2026 is at 8:27 PM on June 24 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hertford?
After sunset in Hertford, 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 Hertford 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 Hertford
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hertford on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 59m |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 07m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 37m |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 23m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 32m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 15m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 43m |