Sun Times in Ratingen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ratingen?
Sunrise in Ratingen on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 6:32 AM (Europe/Berlin). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ratingen?
Sunset in Ratingen on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 8:36 PM (Europe/Berlin). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ratingen?
Morning golden hour in Ratingen ends at 7:18 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:51 PM.
How long is the day in Ratingen?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in Ratingen there are 14 hours and 3 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ratingen?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Ratingen at 1:34 PM (Europe/Berlin). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Ratingen?
In Ratingen, sunset is at 8:36 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:46 PM (Europe/Berlin). Civil twilight ends at 9:11 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Ratingen?
Twilight in Ratingen lasts approximately 131 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Ratingen?
The earliest sunrise in Ratingen in 2026 is at 5:15 AM on June 16 (Europe/Berlin). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ratingen?
The latest sunset in Ratingen in 2026 is at 9:52 PM on June 19 (Europe/Berlin). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ratingen?
After sunset at 8:36 PM in Ratingen, civil twilight ends at 9:11 PM — about 36 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:46 PM (Europe/Berlin).
What these times mean
Solar times in Ratingen 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 Ratingen
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ratingen on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:30 AM | 4:53 PM | 8h 23m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:46 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 51m |
| May | 5:41 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 35m |
| June | 5:16 AM | 9:50 PM | 16h 34m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 9:42 PM | 16h 09m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 36m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:56 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 44m |
| November | 7:49 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 54m |
| December | 8:30 AM | 4:24 PM | 7h 54m |
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