Sun Times in Jackson
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Jackson?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Jackson (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Jackson?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Jackson (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Jackson?
Golden hour times for Jackson 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 Jackson?
The day length for Jackson is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Jackson?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Jackson is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Jackson?
Sunset and dusk times for Jackson 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 Jackson?
Twilight duration in Jackson 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 Jackson?
The earliest sunrise in Jackson in 2026 is at 5:46 AM on June 4 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Jackson?
The latest sunset in Jackson in 2026 is at 8:00 PM on June 24 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Jackson?
After sunset in Jackson, 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 Jackson 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 Jackson
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Jackson on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 20m |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 06m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 57m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 12m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 00m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 18m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 25m |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 33m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 07m |
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