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Sun Times in Horizon City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Horizon City?
Sunrise in Horizon City on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 6:37 AM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Horizon City?
Sunset in Horizon City on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 7:34 PM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Horizon City?
Morning golden hour in Horizon City ends at 7:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:01 PM.
How long is the day in Horizon City?
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Horizon City there are 12 hours and 57 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Horizon City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Horizon City at 1:06 PM (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Horizon City?
In Horizon City, sunset is at 7:34 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:59 PM (America/Denver). Civil twilight ends at 7:59 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Horizon City?
Twilight in Horizon City lasts approximately 85 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 Horizon City?
The earliest sunrise in Horizon City in 2026 is at 5:59 AM on June 3 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Horizon City?
The latest sunset in Horizon City in 2026 is at 8:14 PM on June 26 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Horizon City?
After sunset at 7:34 PM in Horizon City, civil twilight ends at 7:59 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:59 PM (America/Denver).
What these times mean
Solar times in Horizon 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 Horizon City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Horizon City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 19m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 05m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 58m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 01m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 18m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 06m |