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Sun Times in Horseshoe Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Horseshoe Bay?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Horseshoe Bay (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Horseshoe Bay?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Horseshoe Bay (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Horseshoe Bay?
Golden hour times for Horseshoe Bay 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 Horseshoe Bay?
The day length for Horseshoe Bay is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Horseshoe Bay?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Horseshoe Bay is shown in the times above (America/Vancouver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Horseshoe Bay?
Sunset and dusk times for Horseshoe Bay are displayed above (America/Vancouver). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Horseshoe Bay?
Twilight duration in Horseshoe Bay 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 Horseshoe Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Horseshoe Bay in 2026 is at 5:06 AM on June 12 (America/Vancouver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Horseshoe Bay?
The latest sunset in Horseshoe Bay in 2026 is at 9:23 PM on June 21 (America/Vancouver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Horseshoe Bay?
After sunset in Horseshoe Bay, 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 Horseshoe Bay 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 Horseshoe Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Horseshoe Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 40m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 45m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 21m |
| June | 5:06 AM | 9:21 PM | 16h 15m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 50m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 24m |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 36m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 48m |
| November | 7:24 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 07m |
| December | 8:02 AM | 4:14 PM | 8h 12m |