Sun Times in New Canaan
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in New Canaan?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for New Canaan (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in New Canaan?
Check the sunset time displayed above for New Canaan (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in New Canaan?
Golden hour times for New Canaan 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 New Canaan?
The day length for New Canaan is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in New Canaan?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for New Canaan is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in New Canaan?
Sunset and dusk times for New Canaan 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 New Canaan?
Twilight duration in New Canaan 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 New Canaan?
The earliest sunrise in New Canaan in 2026 is at 5:20 AM on June 11 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in New Canaan?
The latest sunset in New Canaan in 2026 is at 8:30 PM on June 21 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in New Canaan?
After sunset in New Canaan, 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 New Canaan 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 New Canaan
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in New Canaan on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 33m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 19m |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 30m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 08m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 51m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 49m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 53m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 14m |
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