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Sun Times in Taylor
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Taylor?
Sunrise in Taylor on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:17 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Taylor?
Sunset in Taylor on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 7:15 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Taylor?
Morning golden hour in Taylor ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:42 PM.
How long is the day in Taylor?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Taylor there are 12 hours and 57 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Taylor?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Taylor 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 Taylor?
In Taylor, sunset is at 7:15 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:40 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 7:40 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Taylor?
Twilight in Taylor lasts approximately 85 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 Taylor?
The earliest sunrise in Taylor in 2026 is at 5:38 AM on June 5 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Taylor?
The latest sunset in Taylor in 2026 is at 7:55 PM on June 28 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Taylor?
After sunset at 7:15 PM in Taylor, civil twilight ends at 7:40 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:40 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Taylor 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 Taylor
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Taylor on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:45 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 18m |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 05m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 58m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 48m |
| June | 5:38 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 02m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 19m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 6:37 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 04m |