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Sun Times in Historic Downtown
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Historic Downtown?
Sunrise in Historic Downtown on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:00 AM (America/Vancouver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Historic Downtown?
Sunset in Historic Downtown on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 8:26 PM (America/Vancouver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Historic Downtown?
Morning golden hour in Historic Downtown ends at 6:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:42 PM.
How long is the day in Historic Downtown?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Historic Downtown there are 14 hours and 26 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Historic Downtown?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Historic Downtown at 1:13 PM (America/Vancouver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Historic Downtown?
In Historic Downtown, sunset is at 8:26 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:36 PM (America/Vancouver). Civil twilight ends at 9:01 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Historic Downtown?
Twilight in Historic Downtown lasts approximately 130 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 Historic Downtown?
The earliest sunrise in Historic Downtown in 2026 is at 5:04 AM on June 10 (America/Vancouver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Historic Downtown?
The latest sunset in Historic Downtown in 2026 is at 9:17 PM on June 19 (America/Vancouver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Historic Downtown?
After sunset at 8:26 PM in Historic Downtown, civil twilight ends at 9:01 PM — about 35 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:36 PM (America/Vancouver).
What these times mean
Solar times in Historic Downtown 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 Historic Downtown
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Historic Downtown on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:39 PM | 8h 42m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 44m |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 19m |
| June | 5:04 AM | 9:15 PM | 16h 11m |
| July | 5:21 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 47m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 36m |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 49m |
| November | 7:19 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 09m |
| December | 7:57 AM | 4:11 PM | 8h 15m |