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Sun Times in Castle Douglas
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Castle Douglas?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Castle Douglas (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Castle Douglas?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Castle Douglas (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Castle Douglas?
Golden hour times for Castle Douglas 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 Castle Douglas?
The day length for Castle Douglas is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Castle Douglas?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Castle Douglas is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Castle Douglas?
Sunset and dusk times for Castle Douglas are displayed above (Europe/London). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Castle Douglas?
Twilight duration in Castle Douglas 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 Castle Douglas?
The earliest sunrise in Castle Douglas in 2026 is at 4:36 AM on June 14 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Castle Douglas?
The latest sunset in Castle Douglas in 2026 is at 9:58 PM on June 20 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Castle Douglas?
After sunset in Castle Douglas, 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 Castle Douglas 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 Castle Douglas
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Castle Douglas on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:31 AM | 4:19 PM | 7h 49m |
| February | 7:38 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 44m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 07m |
| May | 5:08 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 08m |
| June | 4:36 AM | 9:56 PM | 17h 20m |
| July | 4:57 AM | 9:45 PM | 16h 48m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 59m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 45m |
| October | 7:45 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 32m |
| November | 7:47 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 25m |
| December | 8:34 AM | 3:47 PM | 7h 13m |