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Sun Times in King Cove
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in King Cove?
Sunrise in King Cove on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 7:26 AM (America/Nome). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in King Cove?
Sunset in King Cove on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 10:19 PM (America/Nome). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in King Cove?
Morning golden hour in King Cove ends at 8:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 9:28 PM.
How long is the day in King Cove?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in King Cove there are 14 hours and 53 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in King Cove?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in King Cove at 2:53 PM (America/Nome). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in King Cove?
In King Cove, sunset is at 10:19 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 1:07 AM (America/Nome). Civil twilight ends at 11:00 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in King Cove?
Twilight in King Cove lasts approximately 168 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 King Cove?
The earliest sunrise in King Cove in 2026 is at 6:09 AM on June 12 (America/Nome). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in King Cove?
The latest sunset in King Cove in 2026 is at 11:33 PM on June 22 (America/Nome). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in King Cove?
After sunset at 10:19 PM in King Cove, civil twilight ends at 11:00 PM — about 41 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 1:07 AM (America/Nome).
What these times mean
Solar times in King Cove 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 King Cove
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in King Cove on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:04 AM | 5:53 PM | 7h 49m |
| February | 9:11 AM | 6:56 PM | 9h 46m |
| March | 9:03 AM | 8:53 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 7:45 AM | 9:54 PM | 14h 09m |
| May | 6:40 AM | 10:51 PM | 16h 11m |
| June | 6:09 AM | 11:30 PM | 17h 22m |
| July | 6:30 AM | 11:19 PM | 16h 48m |
| August | 7:24 AM | 10:21 PM | 14h 58m |
| September | 8:22 AM | 9:05 PM | 12h 43m |
| October | 9:19 AM | 7:49 PM | 10h 30m |
| November | 9:22 AM | 5:44 PM | 8h 23m |
| December | 10:08 AM | 5:20 PM | 7h 12m |