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Sun Times in Meriden
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Meriden?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Meriden (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Meriden?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Meriden (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Meriden?
Golden hour times for Meriden 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 Meriden?
The day length for Meriden is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Meriden?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Meriden is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Meriden?
Sunset and dusk times for Meriden 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 Meriden?
Twilight duration in Meriden 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 Meriden?
The earliest sunrise in Meriden in 2026 is at 5:16 AM on June 10 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Meriden?
The latest sunset in Meriden in 2026 is at 8:29 PM on June 23 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Meriden?
After sunset in Meriden, 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 Meriden 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 Meriden
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Meriden on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 31m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 39m |
| March | 7:02 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 21m |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 32m |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 10m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 53m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 51m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 51m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 11m |