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Sun Times in Wantagh
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Wantagh?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Wantagh (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Wantagh?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Wantagh (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Wantagh?
Golden hour times for Wantagh 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 Wantagh?
The day length for Wantagh is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Wantagh?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Wantagh is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Wantagh?
Sunset and dusk times for Wantagh are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Wantagh?
Twilight duration in Wantagh 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 Wantagh?
The earliest sunrise in Wantagh in 2026 is at 5:22 AM on June 8 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Wantagh?
The latest sunset in Wantagh in 2026 is at 8:29 PM on June 23 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Wantagh?
After sunset in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh 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 Wantagh
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Wantagh on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 18m |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 27m |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:26 PM | 15h 05m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 48m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 55m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 17m |