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Sun Times in Orange City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Orange City?
Sunrise in Orange City on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 6:41 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Orange City?
Sunset in Orange City on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 8:10 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Orange City?
Morning golden hour in Orange City ends at 7:19 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:32 PM.
How long is the day in Orange City?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in Orange City there are 13 hours and 29 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Orange City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Orange City at 1:26 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Orange City?
In Orange City, sunset is at 8:10 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:54 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:40 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Orange City?
Twilight in Orange City lasts approximately 104 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 Orange City?
The earliest sunrise in Orange City in 2026 is at 5:44 AM on June 10 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Orange City?
The latest sunset in Orange City in 2026 is at 9:07 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Orange City?
After sunset at 8:10 PM in Orange City, civil twilight ends at 8:40 PM — about 30 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:54 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Orange City 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 Orange City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Orange City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 23m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:30 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 25m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 40m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 21m |
| July | 5:58 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 02m |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 56m |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 03m |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 44m |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 02m |