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Sun Times in La Grande
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in La Grande?
Sunrise in La Grande on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 5:54 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in La Grande?
Sunset in La Grande on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 7:57 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in La Grande?
Morning golden hour in La Grande ends at 6:35 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:16 PM.
How long is the day in La Grande?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in La Grande there are 14 hours and 2 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in La Grande?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in La Grande at 12:56 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in La Grande?
In La Grande, sunset is at 7:57 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:51 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:29 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in La Grande?
Twilight in La Grande lasts approximately 114 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 La Grande?
The earliest sunrise in La Grande in 2026 is at 5:03 AM on June 12 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in La Grande?
The latest sunset in La Grande in 2026 is at 8:44 PM on June 21 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in La Grande?
After sunset at 7:57 PM in La Grande, civil twilight ends at 8:29 PM — about 32 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:51 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in La Grande 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 La Grande
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in La Grande on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 08m |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 27m |
| March | 7:04 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 32m |
| May | 5:22 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 54m |
| June | 5:03 AM | 8:42 PM | 15h 39m |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 18m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 05m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 58m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 31m |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:10 PM | 8h 45m |