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Sun Times in Ponca
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ponca?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ponca (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ponca?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ponca (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ponca?
Golden hour times for Ponca 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 Ponca?
The day length for Ponca is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ponca?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ponca is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ponca?
Sunset and dusk times for Ponca are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Ponca?
Twilight duration in Ponca 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 Ponca?
The earliest sunrise in Ponca in 2026 is at 5:48 AM on June 11 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ponca?
The latest sunset in Ponca in 2026 is at 9:08 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ponca?
After sunset in Ponca, 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 Ponca 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 Ponca
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ponca on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:33 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 24m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 38m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 18m |
| July | 6:02 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 00m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 54m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 04m |
| November | 7:18 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 46m |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 05m |