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Sun Times in Red Cloud
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Red Cloud?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Red Cloud (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Red Cloud?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Red Cloud (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Red Cloud?
Golden hour times for Red Cloud 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 Red Cloud?
The day length for Red Cloud is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Red Cloud?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Red Cloud is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Red Cloud?
Sunset and dusk times for Red Cloud are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Red Cloud?
Twilight duration in Red Cloud 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 Red Cloud?
The earliest sunrise in Red Cloud in 2026 is at 6:04 AM on June 8 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Red Cloud?
The latest sunset in Red Cloud in 2026 is at 9:07 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Red Cloud?
After sunset in Red Cloud, 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 Red Cloud 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 Red Cloud
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Red Cloud on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 39m |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 43m |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:41 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 17m |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 24m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 01m |
| July | 6:17 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 45m |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 09m |
| November | 7:19 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 58m |
| December | 7:49 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 20m |