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Sun Times in Saipan
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Saipan?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Saipan (Pacific/Saipan). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Saipan?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Saipan (Pacific/Saipan). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Saipan?
Golden hour times for Saipan 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 Saipan?
The day length for Saipan is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Saipan?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Saipan is shown in the times above (Pacific/Saipan). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Saipan?
Sunset and dusk times for Saipan are displayed above (Pacific/Saipan). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Saipan?
Twilight duration in Saipan 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 Saipan?
The earliest sunrise in Saipan in 2026 is at 5:45 AM on May 29 (Pacific/Saipan). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Saipan?
The latest sunset in Saipan in 2026 is at 6:51 PM on June 29 (Pacific/Saipan). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Saipan?
After sunset in Saipan, 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 Saipan 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 Saipan
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Saipan on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 19m |
| February | 6:41 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 39m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:03 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 50m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 02m |
| July | 5:54 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 57m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 38m |
| September | 6:05 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 6:08 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 26m |
| December | 6:34 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 14m |