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Sun Times in Kapolei
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kapolei?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Kapolei (Pacific/Honolulu). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kapolei?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Kapolei (Pacific/Honolulu). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kapolei?
Golden hour times for Kapolei 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 Kapolei?
The day length for Kapolei is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kapolei?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Kapolei is shown in the times above (Pacific/Honolulu). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Kapolei?
Sunset and dusk times for Kapolei are displayed above (Pacific/Honolulu). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Kapolei?
Twilight duration in Kapolei 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 Kapolei?
The earliest sunrise in Kapolei in 2026 is at 5:49 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 Kapolei?
The latest sunset in Kapolei in 2026 is at 7:18 PM on June 26 (Pacific/Honolulu). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kapolei?
After sunset in Kapolei, 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 Kapolei 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 Kapolei
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kapolei on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 59m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 28m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 10m |
| June | 5:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 26m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 18m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 51m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:28 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 07m |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 51m |