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Sun Times in Honoka‘a
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Honoka‘a?
Sunrise in Honoka‘a on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:05 AM (Pacific/Honolulu). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Honoka‘a?
Sunset in Honoka‘a on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:41 PM (Pacific/Honolulu). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Honoka‘a?
Morning golden hour in Honoka‘a ends at 6:34 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:11 PM.
How long is the day in Honoka‘a?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Honoka‘a there are 12 hours and 36 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Honoka‘a?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Honoka‘a at 12:23 PM (Pacific/Honolulu). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Honoka‘a?
In Honoka‘a, sunset is at 6:41 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:56 PM (Pacific/Honolulu). Civil twilight ends at 7:03 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Honoka‘a?
Twilight in Honoka‘a lasts approximately 75 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 Honoka‘a?
The earliest sunrise in Honoka‘a in 2026 is at 5:41 AM on May 30 (Pacific/Honolulu). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Honoka‘a?
The latest sunset in Honoka‘a in 2026 is at 7:05 PM on June 26 (Pacific/Honolulu). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Honoka‘a?
After sunset at 6:41 PM in Honoka‘a, civil twilight ends at 7:03 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:56 PM (Pacific/Honolulu).
What these times mean
Solar times in Honoka‘a 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 Honoka‘a
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Honoka‘a on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 03m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 30m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:03 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 06m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 21m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 14m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 48m |
| September | 6:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:16 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 11m |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 56m |