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Sun Times in The Bight Settlements
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in The Bight Settlements?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for The Bight Settlements (America/Grand_Turk). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in The Bight Settlements?
Check the sunset time displayed above for The Bight Settlements (America/Grand_Turk). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in The Bight Settlements?
Golden hour times for The Bight Settlements 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 The Bight Settlements?
The day length for The Bight Settlements is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in The Bight Settlements?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for The Bight Settlements is shown in the times above (America/Grand_Turk). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in The Bight Settlements?
Sunset and dusk times for The Bight Settlements are displayed above (America/Grand_Turk). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in The Bight Settlements?
Twilight duration in The Bight Settlements 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 The Bight Settlements?
The earliest sunrise in The Bight Settlements in 2026 is at 5:52 AM on November 1 (America/Grand_Turk). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in The Bight Settlements?
The latest sunset in The Bight Settlements in 2026 is at 7:36 PM on July 3 (America/Grand_Turk). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in The Bight Settlements?
After sunset in The Bight Settlements, 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 The Bight Settlements 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 The Bight Settlements
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in The Bight Settlements on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:29 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 57m |
| February | 6:19 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 27m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 11m |
| June | 6:05 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 27m |
| July | 6:14 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 20m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 53m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:00 AM | 5:06 PM | 11h 06m |
| December | 6:19 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 49m |