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Sun Times in Milton
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Milton?
Sunrise in Milton on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:06 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Milton?
Sunset in Milton on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 8:20 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Milton?
Morning golden hour in Milton ends at 6:48 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:38 PM.
How long is the day in Milton?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Milton there are 14 hours and 14 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Milton?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Milton at 1:13 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 Milton?
In Milton, sunset is at 8:20 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:22 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:53 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Milton?
Twilight in Milton lasts approximately 122 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 Milton?
The earliest sunrise in Milton in 2026 is at 5:12 AM on June 11 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Milton?
The latest sunset in Milton in 2026 is at 9:09 PM on June 21 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Milton?
After sunset at 8:20 PM in Milton, civil twilight ends at 8:53 PM — about 33 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:22 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Milton 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 Milton
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Milton on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 55m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 38m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 06m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 55m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 14m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 53m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 20m |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 30m |