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Sun Times in North Potomac
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in North Potomac?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for North Potomac (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in North Potomac?
Check the sunset time displayed above for North Potomac (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in North Potomac?
Golden hour times for North Potomac 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 North Potomac?
The day length for North Potomac is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in North Potomac?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for North Potomac is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in North Potomac?
Sunset and dusk times for North Potomac 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 North Potomac?
Twilight duration in North Potomac 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 North Potomac?
The earliest sunrise in North Potomac in 2026 is at 5:42 AM on June 9 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in North Potomac?
The latest sunset in North Potomac in 2026 is at 8:39 PM on June 25 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in North Potomac?
After sunset in North Potomac, 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 North Potomac 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 North Potomac
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in North Potomac on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 14m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 19m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 54m |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 39m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 12m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 03m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 26m |