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Sun Times in Red Oak
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Red Oak?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Red Oak (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Red Oak?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Red Oak (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Red Oak?
Golden hour times for Red Oak 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 Oak?
The day length for Red Oak is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Red Oak?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Red Oak is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Red Oak?
Sunset and dusk times for Red Oak 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 Oak?
Twilight duration in Red Oak 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 Oak?
The earliest sunrise in Red Oak in 2026 is at 5:48 AM on June 7 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Red Oak?
The latest sunset in Red Oak in 2026 is at 8:57 PM on June 24 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Red Oak?
After sunset in Red Oak, 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 Oak 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 Oak
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Red Oak on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 34m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 19m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 29m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 07m |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 50m |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 53m |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 15m |