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Sun Times in Horseshoe Bend
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Horseshoe Bend?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Horseshoe Bend (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Horseshoe Bend?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Horseshoe Bend (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Horseshoe Bend?
Golden hour times for Horseshoe Bend 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 Bend?
The day length for Horseshoe Bend is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Horseshoe Bend?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Horseshoe Bend is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Horseshoe Bend?
Sunset and dusk times for Horseshoe Bend are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Horseshoe Bend?
Twilight duration in Horseshoe Bend 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 Bend?
The earliest sunrise in Horseshoe Bend in 2026 is at 5:49 AM on June 5 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Horseshoe Bend?
The latest sunset in Horseshoe Bend in 2026 is at 8:28 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Horseshoe Bend?
After sunset in Horseshoe Bend, 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 Bend 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 Bend
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Horseshoe Bend on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 59m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 08m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 37m |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 23m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 32m |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 15m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 43m |