Sunrise and Sunset in Sterling City Today
In Sterling City, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:43 and sets at 19:18. The day length is 11h 35m. Solar noon is reached at 13:31.
Sterling City: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sterling City at 13:31 – 1 h 31 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 06:37, the latest on March 8 at 08:02.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 17:39 and latest on June 29 at 20:53.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 10 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sterling City through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:44 | 18:02 | 10 h 18 min | west-southwest 246° | 204 h |
| Feb | 07:25 | 18:30 | 11 h 5 min | west-southwest 256° | 202 h |
| Mar | 07:53 | 19:52 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 263 h |
| Apr | 07:15 | 20:13 | 12 h 58 min | west-northwest 282° | 283 h |
| May | 06:46 | 20:34 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 293° | 307 h |
| Jun | 06:37 | 20:51 | 14 h 13 min | west-northwest 298° | 330 h |
| Jul | 06:49 | 20:50 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 296° | 347 h |
| Aug | 07:08 | 20:27 | 13 h 19 min | west-northwest 287° | 317 h |
| Sep | 07:28 | 19:49 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° | 257 h |
| Oct | 07:47 | 19:11 | 11 h 24 min | west 260° | 247 h |
| Nov | 07:12 | 17:44 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 248° | 199 h |
| Dec | 07:36 | 17:41 | 10 h 5 min | west-southwest 243° | 192 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 347 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 192 – 3,148 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Abilene/Municipal Arpt TX, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Sterling City
Morning: 07:28–08:15 · Evening: 18:46–19:33
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sterling City, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:28 to 08:15. The evening golden hour extends from 18:46 to 19:33. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sterling City
Morning: 07:18–07:28 · Evening: 19:33–19:43
The Blue Hour in Sterling City offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:18 to 07:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:33 to 19:43, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sterling City
Sterling City is located at a latitude of 31.84° and a longitude of -100.98°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sterling City vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sterling City
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sterling City. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Sterling City, with up to 14h 14m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Sterling City sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Sterling City brings the shortest days with only 10h 4m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
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On the same latitude as Sterling City
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sterling City (31.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 35m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sterling City
When does the sun rise in Sterling City today?
Today the sun rises in Sterling City at 07:42 and sets at 19:19.
How long is the day in Sterling City today?
The day lasts 11h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sterling City today?
In the morning from 07:27–08:15, in the evening from 18:47–19:34.
When is the longest day in Sterling City?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 14m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 4m.
When does it get dark in Sterling City today?
It is dark from 19:44, fully dark from 20:40.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sterling City. All times are in local time. How it is calculated