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Sun Times in Port Lavaca
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Port Lavaca?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Port Lavaca (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Port Lavaca?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Port Lavaca (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Port Lavaca?
Golden hour times for Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca?
The day length for Port Lavaca is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Port Lavaca?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Port Lavaca is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Port Lavaca?
Sunset and dusk times for Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca?
Twilight duration in Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca?
The earliest sunrise in Port Lavaca in 2026 is at 6:28 AM on June 1 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Port Lavaca?
The latest sunset in Port Lavaca in 2026 is at 8:28 PM on June 25 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Port Lavaca?
After sunset in Port Lavaca, 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 Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Port Lavaca on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 32m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 12m |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 7:00 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 52m |
| May | 6:35 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 35m |
| June | 6:28 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 58m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 47m |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 10m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 29m |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 43m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 20m |