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Sun Times in National Park
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in National Park?
Sunrise in National Park on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:12 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in National Park?
Sunset in National Park on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 7:57 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in National Park?
Morning golden hour in National Park ends at 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:20 PM.
How long is the day in National Park?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in National Park there are 13 hours and 44 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in National Park?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in National Park at 1:05 PM (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in National Park?
In National Park, sunset is at 7:57 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:38 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:25 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in National Park?
Twilight in National Park lasts approximately 101 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 National Park?
The earliest sunrise in National Park in 2026 is at 5:31 AM on June 10 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in National Park?
The latest sunset in National Park in 2026 is at 8:33 PM on June 24 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in National Park?
After sunset at 7:57 PM in National Park, civil twilight ends at 8:25 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:38 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in National Park 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 National Park
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in National Park on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 40m |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 44m |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 16m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 23m |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 43m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 59m |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 22m |