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Sun Times in Van
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Van?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Van (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Van?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Van (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Van?
Golden hour times for Van 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 Van?
The day length for Van is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Van?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Van is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Van?
Sunset and dusk times for Van 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 Van?
Twilight duration in Van 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 Van?
The earliest sunrise in Van in 2026 is at 6:14 AM on June 6 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Van?
The latest sunset in Van in 2026 is at 8:34 PM on June 28 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Van?
After sunset in Van, 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 Van 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 Van
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Van on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 15m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 03m |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 6:24 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 17m |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 05m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 02m |