Sun Times in Río Grande
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Río Grande?
Sunrise in Río Grande on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:23 AM (America/Santo_Domingo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Río Grande?
Sunset in Río Grande on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:11 PM (America/Santo_Domingo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Río Grande?
Morning golden hour in Río Grande ends at 6:53 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:42 PM.
How long is the day in Río Grande?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Río Grande there are 12 hours and 48 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Río Grande?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Río Grande at 12:47 PM (America/Santo_Domingo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Río Grande?
In Río Grande, sunset is at 7:11 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:29 PM (America/Santo_Domingo). Civil twilight ends at 7:34 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Río Grande?
Twilight in Río Grande lasts approximately 77 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 Río Grande?
The earliest sunrise in Río Grande in 2026 is at 6:03 AM on May 30 (America/Santo_Domingo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Río Grande?
The latest sunset in Río Grande in 2026 is at 7:26 PM on July 2 (America/Santo_Domingo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Río Grande?
After sunset at 7:11 PM in Río Grande, civil twilight ends at 7:34 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:29 PM (America/Santo_Domingo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Río Grande 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 Río Grande
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Río Grande on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 05m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 31m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 04m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 19m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 12m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 48m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:37 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 12m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 57m |
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