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Sun Times in Portage Lakes
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Portage Lakes?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Portage Lakes (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Portage Lakes?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Portage Lakes (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Portage Lakes?
Golden hour times for Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes?
The day length for Portage Lakes is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Portage Lakes?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Portage Lakes is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Portage Lakes?
Sunset and dusk times for Portage Lakes are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Portage Lakes?
Twilight duration in Portage Lakes 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 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 in Portage Lakes, 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 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 |