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Sun Times in Rural Hall
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Rural Hall?
Sunrise in Rural Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:39 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Rural Hall?
Sunset in Rural Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 8:11 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Rural Hall?
Morning golden hour in Rural Hall ends at 7:14 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:36 PM.
How long is the day in Rural Hall?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Rural Hall there are 13 hours and 32 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Rural Hall?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Rural Hall at 1:25 PM (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Rural Hall?
In Rural Hall, sunset is at 8:11 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:45 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:38 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Rural Hall?
Twilight in Rural Hall lasts approximately 94 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 Rural Hall?
The earliest sunrise in Rural Hall in 2026 is at 6:03 AM on June 6 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Rural Hall?
The latest sunset in Rural Hall in 2026 is at 8:42 PM on June 22 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Rural Hall?
After sunset at 8:11 PM in Rural Hall, civil twilight ends at 8:38 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:45 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Rural Hall 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 Rural Hall
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Rural Hall on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 07m |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 37m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 23m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 32m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 15m |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 43m |