You're right, the sun rises in the east! But there's no single "dawn" time. Here's why:

* Dawn varies by location: The time of dawn depends on your latitude (how far north or south you are) and the time of year.

* Dawn is a gradual process: Dawn doesn't happen instantly. It's a gradual brightening of the sky that starts before the sun actually appears above the horizon.

Here are some ways to think about dawn:

* Astronomical Dawn: The moment the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon. This is when the sky starts to noticeably lighten.

* Nautical Dawn: When the sun is 12 degrees below the horizon. This is when the horizon is visible and you can start to see some shapes.

* Civil Dawn: The moment the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon. This is when it's generally light enough to do most outdoor activities without artificial light.

To find the exact time of dawn in your location, you can:

* Use a weather app: Many weather apps include sunrise and sunset times.

* Check an online sunrise/sunset calculator: There are websites that let you input your location and get accurate dawn and dusk times.

Let me know if you'd like to find the dawn time for a specific location!