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Sun Times in Palmer
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Palmer?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Palmer (America/Anchorage). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Palmer?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Palmer (America/Anchorage). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Palmer?
Golden hour times for Palmer 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 Palmer?
The day length for Palmer is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Palmer?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Palmer is shown in the times above (America/Anchorage). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Palmer?
Sunset and dusk times for Palmer are displayed above (America/Anchorage). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Palmer?
Twilight duration in Palmer 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 Palmer?
The earliest sunrise in Palmer in 2026 is at 4:11 AM on June 17 (America/Anchorage). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Palmer?
The latest sunset in Palmer in 2026 is at 11:44 PM on June 18 (America/Anchorage). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Palmer?
After sunset in Palmer, 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 Palmer 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 Palmer
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Palmer on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:56 AM | 4:15 PM | 6h 19m |
| February | 8:39 AM | 5:42 PM | 9h 03m |
| March | 8:12 AM | 7:59 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 9:21 PM | 14h 48m |
| May | 5:05 AM | 10:42 PM | 17h 37m |
| June | 4:12 AM | 11:42 PM | 19h 30m |
| July | 4:44 AM | 11:18 PM | 18h 34m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 9:56 PM | 15h 53m |
| September | 7:23 AM | 8:18 PM | 12h 55m |
| October | 8:40 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 02m |
| November | 9:05 AM | 4:15 PM | 7h 10m |
| December | 10:10 AM | 3:32 PM | 5h 22m |