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Sun Times in Ardingly
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ardingly?
Sunrise in Ardingly on Saturday, August 22, 2026 is at 5:57 AM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ardingly?
Sunset in Ardingly on Saturday, August 22, 2026 is at 8:07 PM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ardingly?
Morning golden hour in Ardingly ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:22 PM.
How long is the day in Ardingly?
On Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Ardingly there are 14 hours and 9 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ardingly?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Ardingly at 1:03 PM (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Ardingly?
In Ardingly, sunset is at 8:07 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:18 PM (Europe/London). Civil twilight ends at 8:43 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Ardingly?
Twilight in Ardingly lasts approximately 132 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Ardingly?
The earliest sunrise in Ardingly in 2026 is at 4:44 AM on June 17 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ardingly?
The latest sunset in Ardingly in 2026 is at 9:19 PM on June 22 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ardingly?
After sunset at 8:07 PM in Ardingly, civil twilight ends at 8:43 PM — about 36 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:18 PM (Europe/London).
What these times mean
Solar times in Ardingly 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 Ardingly
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ardingly on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:22 PM | 8h 25m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 6:14 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 50m |
| May | 5:10 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 33m |
| June | 4:45 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 32m |
| July | 5:02 AM | 9:09 PM | 16h 06m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 35m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 39m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 44m |
| November | 7:16 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 56m |
| December | 7:57 AM | 3:53 PM | 7h 56m |