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Sun Times in Little Elm
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Little Elm?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Little Elm (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Little Elm?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Little Elm (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Little Elm?
Golden hour times for Little Elm 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 Little Elm?
The day length for Little Elm is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Little Elm?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Little Elm is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Little Elm?
Sunset and dusk times for Little Elm 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 Little Elm?
Twilight duration in Little Elm 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 Little Elm?
The earliest sunrise in Little Elm in 2026 is at 6:18 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 Little Elm?
The latest sunset in Little Elm in 2026 is at 8:40 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Little Elm?
After sunset in Little Elm, 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 Little Elm 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 Little Elm
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Little Elm on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 13m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 02m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:57 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 01m |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 6:18 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 20m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 08m |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 22m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 58m |