Sun Times in Santa Rosa Beach
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Rosa Beach?
Sunrise in Santa Rosa Beach on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:19 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Rosa Beach?
Sunset in Santa Rosa Beach on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 7:12 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Rosa Beach?
Morning golden hour in Santa Rosa Beach ends at 6:51 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:40 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Rosa Beach?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Santa Rosa Beach there are 12 hours and 52 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Rosa Beach?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Rosa Beach at 12:46 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santa Rosa Beach?
In Santa Rosa Beach, sunset is at 7:12 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:35 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 7:36 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Rosa Beach?
Twilight in Santa Rosa Beach lasts approximately 83 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 Santa Rosa Beach?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Rosa Beach in 2026 is at 5:42 AM on June 3 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Rosa Beach?
The latest sunset in Santa Rosa Beach in 2026 is at 7:51 PM on June 28 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Rosa Beach?
After sunset at 7:12 PM in Santa Rosa Beach, civil twilight ends at 7:36 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:35 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santa Rosa Beach 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 Santa Rosa Beach
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Rosa Beach on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:42 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 24m |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 08m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 55m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 42m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 06m |
| July | 5:53 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 55m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 15m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 26m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 37m |
| December | 6:34 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 12m |
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