# Daylight

> Calculates sunrise, sunset, and twilight times based on location and date. (iPhone/iPad app by Philippe Casgrain.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylight/id324528814 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philippe Casgrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/324528817)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2009-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylight/id324528814/reviews.md

## What is Daylight?

Display sunrise and sunset times for your current location, at any point in time.

This application will use your current location to compute sunrise and sunset times, as well as twilight period for Civil, Nautical and Astronomical twilight.

Perfect for photographers who want to prepare for the "Golden Hour", for bike riders who want to be home before nightfall or for amateur astronomers.

## Key features

- Sunrise and sunset times
- Twilight period calculations
- Civil twilight
- Nautical twilight
- Astronomical twilight
- Location-based data

## What do users think of Daylight?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple, clean, and elegant interface
- ⏰ Accurate sunrise/sunset and twilight times
- 🚀 Fast and lightweight app
- 📊 Visual pie chart representation of daylight
- 🔄 No ads or unnecessary features
- 📍 Automatic location detection
- 🌙 Shows civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight options
- ⏱️ Reliable performance over many years
- 🎯 Does one job exceptionally well
- 💰 Free with no in-app purchases
- 🔋 Low memory footprint

**Cons**

- 🐛 Location detection issues on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 App crashes on some devices
- 📱 UI elements sometimes hidden behind status bar
- 🎨 Plain graphics without visual polish
- ⚠️ Date doesn't always default to current date
- 🌍 Limited location customization options
- 📊 Clock face lacks hour markings/numbers
- 🔧 Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- ⚙️ Some UI text display issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Location services not working correctly on iOS 16+
- App assumes Chicago location regardless of settings
- Date picker screen displays as white/unreadable
- Back and Done buttons stuck behind status bar
- App crashes when opening on some devices
- Screen freezes on date changes
- Incorrect sunset/dusk time calculations
- Font size changes unexpectedly after updates
- Date doesn't change automatically
- Clock display migrates off-screen
- Crashes in January after new year
- Incompatibility with iPhone 6 and iPod Touch
- Daylight savings time not handled correctly

**Most requested features**

- Add hour numerals/numbers to 24-hour clock face
- Show current date prominently on main screen
- Manual location selection capability
- Moonrise and moonset times
- Countdown timer until sunrise/sunset
- Ability to view data for locations other than current location
- Home screen icon that updates throughout the day
- Preset alarms that update across time zones
- Display time remaining until sunset/sunrise
- Show moon phase information more prominently
- Text labels option (shorten to N and M)
- Combination view overlaying all twilight types

## Recent user reviews (10 of 141)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylight/id324528814/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Nice but please improve it.

*2026-02-28, version 1.8.2*

I like this application. I’m using it on daily basis. I think, it would be even better if 24 hrs clock would have some digits, eg. Straight up (12:00), straight down (24:00), straight left (6:00) and right (18:00), or something like that. It would be much easier to determine the time, which the clock hand shows.

### 5/5 — Simple and reliable

*2026-02-18, version 1.8.2*

I’ve been using this app without issue since the iPhone 4S days, and continue to use it to this day. It has not changed, it has never had a single glitch or issue and it has been absolutely reliable for well over 10 years of continued use. Kudos to the dev for not “fixing” something that isn’t broken.

### 5/5 — Simple & Elegant

*2025-12-03, version 1.8.2*

How Apps should be, simple, elegant, no fuss or noise. Beautifully executed it is 15 years old now and still works, thank you so much.

### 5/5 — Sometimes the oldest apps are the best

*2025-05-05*

I’ve had this app for over 14 years. It just works. It’s simple. No useless AI. It delivers. It shows you civil, nautical, and astronomical times. 

M. Casgrain, merci beaucoup pour une application très formidable.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2025-01-02, version 1.8.2*

As a river user, canoe and kayak, I use this app to know they daylight times throughout the year. I have been using it for over 5 years and it is very reliable.

### 5/5 — Excellent graphic interface

*2024-11-21, version 1.8.2*

No fuss or adds just works well

### 5/5 — Simple yet effective

*2024-11-13, version 1.8.2*

I have been using this app for donkey’s years. It’s clear, simple yet easy to switch between civil, nautical and astronomical times and different dates and locations.
A really good app.

### 5/5 — Simple et efficace

*2024-01-06*

Design épuré, je l’utilise depuis des années. La fonction pour changer l’emplacement serait un plus. Et aussi la possibilité d’avoir des notifications pour chacun des 4 événements… pour me rappeler de partir avant la nuit 😊

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-07-18*

A must have app if you are trying to plan outdoor activities around dawn or dusk

### 5/5 — Clever Simple Helpful and works !

*2023-04-29, version 1.8.2*

Very happy 
Great uncluttered intuitive interface for a small screen
✓

## Frequently asked questions about Daylight

### What does this app do?

This application calculates and displays precise sunrise and sunset times for your current location. It also provides detailed information on civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight periods, allowing you to plan activities around daylight and darkness.

### What are the key features?

Key features include the ability to display sunrise and sunset times for your current location at any point in time. It also calculates the duration and timing of civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight periods, making it useful for various outdoor activities.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features for tracking sunrise, sunset, and twilight times.

### Who would find this app useful?

This app is perfect for photographers planning to capture the 'Golden Hour,' cyclists who need to be aware of sunset times, and amateur astronomers interested in twilight periods. Anyone who needs to track daylight and darkness will find it beneficial.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.2 — 2020-11-20

Fixed display issue with newer iPhones.

### 1.8.1 — 2020-11-16

Updated for iOS 11.

### 1.8.0 — 2016-10-27

Updated for iOS 10.

### 1.7.1 — 2016-03-16

Fixed a small issue with Daylight Savings Time

### 1.7.0 — 2015-11-05

New, simplified Date Picker for better compatibility with iOS 9.1. No need to select the year, as it has no influence on the computations.

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All apps by Philippe Casgrain: https://appshunter.io/developer/324528817

## Related topics

[daylight](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/daylight) · [twilight phenomena](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/twilight-phenomena)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*