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Sun Times in Sterling City
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sterling City?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Sterling City (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sterling City?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Sterling City (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sterling City?
Golden hour times for Sterling City 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 City?
The day length for Sterling City is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sterling City?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Sterling City is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Sterling City?
Sunset and dusk times for Sterling City 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 Sterling City?
Twilight duration in Sterling City 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 City?
The earliest sunrise in Sterling City in 2026 is at 6:37 AM on June 7 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sterling City?
The latest sunset in Sterling City in 2026 is at 8:53 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sterling City?
After sunset in Sterling City, 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 City 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 City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sterling City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 18m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 05m |
| March | 7:53 AM | 7:52 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:15 AM | 8:13 PM | 12h 58m |
| May | 6:46 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 6:37 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 6:49 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 02m |
| August | 7:08 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 19m |
| September | 7:28 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:47 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 24m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 05m |