Sun Times in Hill City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hill City?
Sunrise in Hill City on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 7:03 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hill City?
Sunset in Hill City on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 8:17 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hill City?
Morning golden hour in Hill City ends at 7:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:41 PM.
How long is the day in Hill City?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Hill City there are 13 hours and 14 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hill City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Hill City at 1:40 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Hill City?
In Hill City, sunset is at 8:17 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:53 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:45 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Hill City?
Twilight in Hill City lasts approximately 96 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 Hill City?
The earliest sunrise in Hill City in 2026 is at 6:11 AM on June 13 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hill City?
The latest sunset in Hill City in 2026 is at 9:10 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hill City?
After sunset at 8:17 PM in Hill City, civil twilight ends at 8:45 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:53 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Hill 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 Hill City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hill City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:40 PM | 9h 43m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 45m |
| March | 7:50 AM | 7:46 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 21m |
| June | 6:12 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 56m |
| July | 6:25 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 40m |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:49 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 7:23 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 01m |
| December | 7:52 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 25m |
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