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Sun Times in West
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in West?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for West (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in West?
Check the sunset time displayed above for West (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in West?
Golden hour times for West 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?
The day length for West is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in West?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for West is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in West?
Sunset and dusk times for West 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 West?
Twilight duration in West 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?
The earliest sunrise in West in 2026 is at 6:22 AM on June 4 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in West?
The latest sunset in West in 2026 is at 8:38 PM on June 29 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in West?
After sunset in West, 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 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
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in West on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 19m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 05m |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:36 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:59 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 58m |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 6:22 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 6:33 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 01m |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 19m |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 05m |