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Sun Times in Portage Lakes
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Portage Lakes?
Sunrise in Portage Lakes on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:37 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Portage Lakes?
Sunset in Portage Lakes on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 8:21 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Portage Lakes?
Morning golden hour in Portage Lakes ends at 7:15 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:44 PM.
How long is the day in Portage Lakes?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Portage Lakes there are 13 hours and 43 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Portage Lakes?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Portage Lakes at 1:30 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 Portage Lakes?
In Portage Lakes, sunset is at 8:21 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:04 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:50 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Portage Lakes?
Twilight in Portage Lakes lasts approximately 103 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 Portage Lakes?
The earliest sunrise in Portage Lakes in 2026 is at 5:53 AM on June 8 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Portage Lakes?
The latest sunset in Portage Lakes in 2026 is at 9:02 PM on June 22 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Portage Lakes?
After sunset at 8:21 PM in Portage Lakes, civil twilight ends at 8:50 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:04 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Portage Lakes on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 34m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:32 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 19m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 29m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 07m |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 50m |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 54m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 15m |