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Sun Times in Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Reading?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Reading (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Reading?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Reading (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Reading?
Golden hour times for Reading 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 Reading?
The day length for Reading is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Reading?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Reading is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Reading?
Sunset and dusk times for Reading 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 Reading?
Twilight duration in Reading 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 Reading?
The earliest sunrise in Reading in 2026 is at 6:10 AM on June 11 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Reading?
The latest sunset in Reading in 2026 is at 9:08 PM on June 24 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Reading?
After sunset in Reading, 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 Reading 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 Reading
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Reading on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 7:29 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:44 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 20m |
| June | 6:10 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 55m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 39m |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:47 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 7:21 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 02m |
| December | 7:50 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 26m |