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Sun Times in Montana City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Montana City?
Sunrise in Montana City on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 6:44 AM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Montana City?
Sunset in Montana City on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 8:12 PM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Montana City?
Morning golden hour in Montana City ends at 7:24 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:31 PM.
How long is the day in Montana City?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Montana City there are 13 hours and 27 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Montana City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Montana City at 1:28 PM (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Montana City?
In Montana City, sunset is at 8:12 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:02 PM (America/Denver). Civil twilight ends at 8:43 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Montana City?
Twilight in Montana City lasts approximately 110 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 Montana City?
The earliest sunrise in Montana City in 2026 is at 5:34 AM on June 9 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Montana City?
The latest sunset in Montana City in 2026 is at 9:24 PM on June 19 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Montana City?
After sunset at 8:12 PM in Montana City, civil twilight ends at 8:43 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:02 PM (America/Denver).
What these times mean
Solar times in Montana City 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 Montana City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Montana City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:07 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 00m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 22m |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:33 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 36m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 02m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 49m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 27m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 11m |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:45 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 55m |
| November | 7:30 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 24m |
| December | 8:05 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 36m |