Sunrise and Sunset Times for August 20, 2026

On August 20, 2026, the Sun rises at 06:48 and sets at 20:21. It climbs higher in the sky through the morning before reaching solar noon at 13:35, when its altitude peaks at 62.3° above the horizon. From there, the Sun gradually descends until sunset.

The graph below provides key details about the Sun’s position throughout the day, including its altitude (height above the horizon) and azimuth (direction). It also shows the Moon’s altitude for additional context, helping you better understand their movements across the sky.

All times are in local time (UTC-04:00). They account for atmospheric refraction. Times reflect Daylight Saving Time (DST) where applicable. In certain polar regions (the Arctic and Antarctic), the Sun may not rise or set.

Twilight Times for August 20, 2026

For August 20, 2026, morning twilight unfolds in three stages before sunrise. Astronomical dawn begins at 05:08, followed by nautical dawn at 05:45 and civil dawn at 06:19, as the sky gradually becomes brighter and natural light increases.

In the evening, civil dusk begins at 20:49, followed by nautical dusk at 21:24. Astronomical dusk begins afterward and continues until 22:00, when the sky reaches astronomical night.