This light replaced on the exiting pole. It comes on at about 9:45 each evening and I never see it on when I get up.  I know in the winter it will be on longer as the sunrise gets later in the morning. Looks so nice. I do have to paint the pole but I have flowers around it at the base so will have to wait for an Indian summer day to do the painting. It sits directly out my kitchen window so I see it all the time and really like the way it dresses up the front yard. The gift card I just ordered for the bride and groom will probably get one and they loved the one I got and they need one. Continue to enjoy your products.