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Sun Times in Alton Downs
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Alton Downs?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Alton Downs (Australia/Brisbane). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Alton Downs?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Alton Downs (Australia/Brisbane). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Alton Downs?
Golden hour times for Alton Downs 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 Alton Downs?
The day length for Alton Downs is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Alton Downs?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Alton Downs is shown in the times above (Australia/Brisbane). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Alton Downs?
Sunset and dusk times for Alton Downs are displayed above (Australia/Brisbane). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Alton Downs?
Twilight duration in Alton Downs 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 Alton Downs?
The earliest sunrise in Alton Downs in 2026 is at 5:03 AM on November 26 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Alton Downs?
The latest sunset in Alton Downs in 2026 is at 6:50 PM on January 11 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Alton Downs?
After sunset in Alton Downs, 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 Alton Downs 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 Alton Downs
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Alton Downs on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:25 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 25m |
| February | 5:46 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 52m |
| March | 6:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 33m |
| May | 6:24 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 00m |
| June | 6:37 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 43m |
| July | 6:39 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 50m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 18m |
| September | 5:55 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 56m |
| October | 5:26 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 37m |
| November | 5:06 AM | 6:20 PM | 13h 14m |
| December | 5:06 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 34m |