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Sun Times in McGuire AFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in McGuire AFB?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for McGuire AFB (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in McGuire AFB?
Check the sunset time displayed above for McGuire AFB (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in McGuire AFB?
Golden hour times for McGuire AFB 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 McGuire AFB?
The day length for McGuire AFB is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in McGuire AFB?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for McGuire AFB is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in McGuire AFB?
Sunset and dusk times for McGuire AFB are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in McGuire AFB?
Twilight duration in McGuire AFB 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 McGuire AFB?
The earliest sunrise in McGuire AFB in 2026 is at 5:28 AM on June 11 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in McGuire AFB?
The latest sunset in McGuire AFB in 2026 is at 8:31 PM on June 22 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in McGuire AFB?
After sunset in McGuire AFB, 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 McGuire AFB 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 McGuire AFB
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in McGuire AFB on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 39m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 43m |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 17m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 24m |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 00m |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 45m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 58m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 21m |