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Sun Times in Aberdeen
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Aberdeen?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Aberdeen (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Aberdeen?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Aberdeen (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Aberdeen?
Golden hour times for Aberdeen are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Aberdeen?
The day length for Aberdeen is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Aberdeen?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Aberdeen is shown in the times above (Australia/Sydney). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Aberdeen?
Sunset and dusk times for Aberdeen are displayed above (Australia/Sydney). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Aberdeen?
Twilight duration in Aberdeen varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Aberdeen?
The earliest sunrise in Aberdeen in 2026 is at 5:59 AM on October 31 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Aberdeen?
The latest sunset in Aberdeen in 2026 is at 8:07 PM on January 7 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Aberdeen?
After sunset in Aberdeen, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Aberdeen on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:04 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 02m |
| February | 6:33 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 13m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 19m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 18m |
| May | 6:37 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 29m |
| June | 6:55 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 03m |
| July | 6:55 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 14m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 56m |
| September | 5:55 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 52m |
| October | 6:17 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 51m |
| November | 5:48 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 45m |
| December | 5:44 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 15m |