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Sun Times in Ascot Vale
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ascot Vale?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ascot Vale (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ascot Vale?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ascot Vale (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ascot Vale?
Golden hour times for Ascot Vale 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 Ascot Vale?
The day length for Ascot Vale is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ascot Vale?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ascot Vale is shown in the times above (Australia/Melbourne). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ascot Vale?
Sunset and dusk times for Ascot Vale are displayed above (Australia/Melbourne). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Ascot Vale?
Twilight duration in Ascot Vale 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 Ascot Vale?
The earliest sunrise in Ascot Vale in 2026 is at 6:15 AM on October 31 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ascot Vale?
The latest sunset in Ascot Vale in 2026 is at 8:45 PM on December 30 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ascot Vale?
After sunset in Ascot Vale, 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 Ascot Vale 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 Ascot Vale
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ascot Vale on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:14 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 29m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 29m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 22m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 07m |
| May | 7:13 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 07m |
| June | 7:33 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 34m |
| July | 7:32 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 47m |
| August | 7:05 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 39m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:35 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 02m |
| November | 6:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 09m |
| December | 5:52 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 46m |