Sun Times in West Lafayette
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in West Lafayette?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for West Lafayette (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in West Lafayette?
Check the sunset time displayed above for West Lafayette (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in West Lafayette?
Golden hour times for West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette?
The day length for West Lafayette is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in West Lafayette?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for West Lafayette is shown in the times above (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in West Lafayette?
Sunset and dusk times for West Lafayette are displayed above (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in West Lafayette?
Twilight duration in West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette?
The earliest sunrise in West Lafayette in 2026 is at 6:16 AM on June 11 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in West Lafayette?
The latest sunset in West Lafayette in 2026 is at 9:22 PM on June 26 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in West Lafayette?
After sunset in West Lafayette, 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 West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in West Lafayette on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:08 AM | 5:45 PM | 9h 37m |
| February | 7:40 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 7:59 AM | 7:54 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 7:09 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 18m |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 26m |
| June | 6:16 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 03m |
| July | 6:30 AM | 9:16 PM | 14h 46m |
| August | 6:58 AM | 8:44 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 7:28 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:58 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 09m |
| November | 7:33 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 56m |
| December | 8:03 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 18m |
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