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Sun Times in Mount Joy
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mount Joy?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mount Joy (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mount Joy?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mount Joy (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mount Joy?
Golden hour times for Mount Joy 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 Mount Joy?
The day length for Mount Joy is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mount Joy?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mount Joy is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mount Joy?
Sunset and dusk times for Mount Joy 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 Mount Joy?
Twilight duration in Mount Joy 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 Mount Joy?
The earliest sunrise in Mount Joy in 2026 is at 5:36 AM on June 8 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mount Joy?
The latest sunset in Mount Joy in 2026 is at 8:39 PM on June 23 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mount Joy?
After sunset in Mount Joy, 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 Mount Joy 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 Mount Joy
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mount Joy on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 39m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 43m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 17m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 24m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 01m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 45m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 45m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 58m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 20m |