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Sun Times in South Bend
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in South Bend?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for South Bend (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in South Bend?
Check the sunset time displayed above for South Bend (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in South Bend?
Golden hour times for South Bend 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 South Bend?
The day length for South Bend is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in South Bend?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for South Bend is shown in the times above (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in South Bend?
Sunset and dusk times for South Bend are displayed above (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in South Bend?
Twilight duration in South Bend 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 South Bend?
The earliest sunrise in South Bend in 2026 is at 6:09 AM on June 13 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in South Bend?
The latest sunset in South Bend in 2026 is at 9:23 PM on June 21 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in South Bend?
After sunset in South Bend, 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 South Bend 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 South Bend
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in South Bend on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:09 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 30m |
| February | 7:40 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 7:56 AM | 7:51 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 7:04 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 21m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 33m |
| June | 6:09 AM | 9:21 PM | 15h 11m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 9:17 PM | 14h 54m |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:44 PM | 13h 51m |
| September | 7:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 7:34 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 50m |
| December | 8:05 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 10m |