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Sun Times in Broken Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Broken Hill?
Sunrise in Broken Hill on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 6:24 AM (Australia/Broken_Hill). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Broken Hill?
Sunset in Broken Hill on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 5:46 PM (Australia/Broken_Hill). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Broken Hill?
Morning golden hour in Broken Hill ends at 6:56 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:13 PM.
How long is the day in Broken Hill?
On Monday, August 31, 2026 in Broken Hill there are 11 hours and 22 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Broken Hill?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Broken Hill at 12:04 PM (Australia/Broken_Hill). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Broken Hill?
In Broken Hill, sunset is at 5:46 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:07 PM (Australia/Broken_Hill). Civil twilight ends at 6:10 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Broken Hill?
Twilight in Broken Hill lasts approximately 81 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 Broken Hill?
The earliest sunrise in Broken Hill in 2026 is at 6:07 AM on October 31 (Australia/Broken_Hill). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Broken Hill?
The latest sunset in Broken Hill in 2026 is at 8:14 PM on January 4 (Australia/Broken_Hill). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Broken Hill?
After sunset at 5:46 PM in Broken Hill, civil twilight ends at 6:10 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:07 PM (Australia/Broken_Hill).
What these times mean
Solar times in Broken Hill 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 Broken Hill
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Broken Hill on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:13 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 01m |
| February | 6:41 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 13m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 19m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 19m |
| May | 6:45 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 30m |
| June | 7:02 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 04m |
| July | 7:02 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 15m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 56m |
| September | 6:03 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 52m |
| October | 6:25 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 51m |
| November | 5:56 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 45m |
| December | 5:52 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 14m |