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Sun Times in Little Rock
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Little Rock?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Little Rock (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Little Rock?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Little Rock (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Little Rock?
Golden hour times for Little Rock 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 Rock?
The day length for Little Rock is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Little Rock?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Little Rock is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Little Rock?
Sunset and dusk times for Little Rock 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 Rock?
Twilight duration in Little Rock 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 Rock?
The earliest sunrise in Little Rock in 2026 is at 5:55 AM on June 6 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Little Rock?
The latest sunset in Little Rock in 2026 is at 8:26 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Little Rock?
After sunset in Little Rock, 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 Rock 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 Rock
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Little Rock on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 05m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 58m |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 04m |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 29m |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 27m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 50m |