Sun Times in Sterling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sterling?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Sterling (America/Anchorage). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sterling?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Sterling (America/Anchorage). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sterling?
Golden hour times for Sterling 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 Sterling?
The day length for Sterling is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sterling?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Sterling is shown in the times above (America/Anchorage). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Sterling?
Sunset and dusk times for Sterling are displayed above (America/Anchorage). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Sterling?
Twilight duration in Sterling 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 Sterling?
The earliest sunrise in Sterling in 2026 is at 4:32 AM on June 15 (America/Anchorage). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sterling?
The latest sunset in Sterling in 2026 is at 11:37 PM on June 20 (America/Anchorage). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sterling?
After sunset in Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sterling on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:54 AM | 4:31 PM | 6h 37m |
| February | 8:42 AM | 5:53 PM | 9h 11m |
| March | 8:18 AM | 8:06 PM | 11h 47m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 9:23 PM | 14h 40m |
| May | 5:20 AM | 10:40 PM | 17h 20m |
| June | 4:32 AM | 11:34 PM | 19h 02m |
| July | 5:02 AM | 11:14 PM | 18h 12m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 9:57 PM | 15h 42m |
| September | 7:31 AM | 8:23 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 8:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 07m |
| November | 9:05 AM | 4:29 PM | 7h 24m |
| December | 10:05 AM | 3:50 PM | 5h 45m |
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