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Sun Times in Plant City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Plant City?
Sunrise in Plant City on Sunday, August 30, 2026 is at 7:06 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Plant City?
Sunset in Plant City on Sunday, August 30, 2026 is at 7:50 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Plant City?
Morning golden hour in Plant City ends at 7:37 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:19 PM.
How long is the day in Plant City?
On Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Plant City there are 12 hours and 43 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Plant City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Plant City at 1:28 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 Plant City?
In Plant City, sunset is at 7:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:10 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:14 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Plant City?
Twilight in Plant City lasts approximately 81 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 Plant City?
The earliest sunrise in Plant City in 2026 is at 6:31 AM on June 3 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Plant City?
The latest sunset in Plant City in 2026 is at 8:29 PM on June 29 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Plant City?
After sunset at 7:50 PM in Plant City, civil twilight ends at 8:14 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:10 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Plant 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 Plant City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Plant City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 34m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 14m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 7:03 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 50m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 33m |
| June | 6:31 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 55m |
| July | 6:41 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 45m |
| August | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 08m |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 30m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 46m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 23m |