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Sun Times in Mountain Ranch
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mountain Ranch?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mountain Ranch (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mountain Ranch?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mountain Ranch (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mountain Ranch?
Golden hour times for Mountain Ranch 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 Mountain Ranch?
The day length for Mountain Ranch is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mountain Ranch?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mountain Ranch is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mountain Ranch?
Sunset and dusk times for Mountain Ranch are displayed above (America/Los_Angeles). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Mountain Ranch?
Twilight duration in Mountain Ranch 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 Mountain Ranch?
The earliest sunrise in Mountain Ranch in 2026 is at 5:38 AM on June 7 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mountain Ranch?
The latest sunset in Mountain Ranch in 2026 is at 8:29 PM on June 22 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mountain Ranch?
After sunset in Mountain Ranch, 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 Mountain Ranch 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 Mountain Ranch
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mountain Ranch on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 49m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 49m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 12m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 15m |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 49m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 34m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 38m |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 06m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 31m |