Sun Times in Hilo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hilo?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Hilo (Pacific/Honolulu). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hilo?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Hilo (Pacific/Honolulu). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hilo?
Golden hour times for Hilo 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 Hilo?
The day length for Hilo is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hilo?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Hilo is shown in the times above (Pacific/Honolulu). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Hilo?
Sunset and dusk times for Hilo are displayed above (Pacific/Honolulu). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Hilo?
Twilight duration in Hilo 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 Hilo?
The earliest sunrise in Hilo in 2026 is at 5:40 AM on May 31 (Pacific/Honolulu). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hilo?
The latest sunset in Hilo in 2026 is at 7:03 PM on June 27 (Pacific/Honolulu). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hilo?
After sunset in Hilo, 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 Hilo 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 Hilo
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hilo on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 05m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 31m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:02 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 04m |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 19m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 12m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 48m |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:15 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 12m |
| December | 6:47 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 57m |
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