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Sun Times in Rand
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Rand?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Rand (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Rand?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Rand (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Rand?
Golden hour times for Rand 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 Rand?
The day length for Rand is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Rand?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Rand is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Rand?
Sunset and dusk times for Rand 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 Rand?
Twilight duration in Rand 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 Rand?
The earliest sunrise in Rand in 2026 is at 6:02 AM on June 7 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Rand?
The latest sunset in Rand in 2026 is at 8:53 PM on June 21 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Rand?
After sunset in Rand, 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 Rand 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 Rand
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Rand on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 48m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 48m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:33 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 12m |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 15m |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 49m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 34m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 39m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 06m |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 31m |