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Sun Times in Sandstone
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sandstone?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Sandstone (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sandstone?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Sandstone (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sandstone?
Golden hour times for Sandstone 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 Sandstone?
The day length for Sandstone is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sandstone?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Sandstone is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Sandstone?
Sunset and dusk times for Sandstone 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 Sandstone?
Twilight duration in Sandstone 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 Sandstone?
The earliest sunrise in Sandstone in 2026 is at 5:19 AM on June 11 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sandstone?
The latest sunset in Sandstone in 2026 is at 9:07 PM on June 26 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sandstone?
After sunset in Sandstone, 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 Sandstone 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 Sandstone
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sandstone on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 03m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 24m |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 34m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 59m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 45m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 24m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 09m |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 56m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 27m |
| December | 7:47 AM | 4:26 PM | 8h 39m |