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Sun Times in Mission Hills
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mission Hills?
Sunrise in Mission Hills on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 6:41 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mission Hills?
Sunset in Mission Hills on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 7:57 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mission Hills?
Morning golden hour in Mission Hills ends at 7:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:21 PM.
How long is the day in Mission Hills?
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Mission Hills there are 13 hours and 15 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mission Hills?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Mission Hills at 1:20 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Mission Hills?
In Mission Hills, sunset is at 7:57 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:33 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:25 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Mission Hills?
Twilight in Mission Hills lasts approximately 95 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 Mission Hills?
The earliest sunrise in Mission Hills in 2026 is at 5:52 AM on June 7 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mission Hills?
The latest sunset in Mission Hills in 2026 is at 8:48 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mission Hills?
After sunset at 7:57 PM in Mission Hills, civil twilight ends at 8:25 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:33 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Mission Hills 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 Mission Hills
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mission Hills on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 45m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:25 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 14m |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 19m |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 54m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 38m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 41m |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 12m |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 03m |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 27m |