Sun Times in Cranbourne South
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cranbourne South?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cranbourne South (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cranbourne South?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cranbourne South (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cranbourne South?
Golden hour times for Cranbourne South 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 Cranbourne South?
The day length for Cranbourne South is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cranbourne South?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cranbourne South is shown in the times above (Australia/Melbourne). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cranbourne South?
Sunset and dusk times for Cranbourne South 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 Cranbourne South?
Twilight duration in Cranbourne South 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 Cranbourne South?
The earliest sunrise in Cranbourne South in 2026 is at 6:13 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 Cranbourne South?
The latest sunset in Cranbourne South in 2026 is at 8:45 PM on December 31 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cranbourne South?
After sunset in Cranbourne South, 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 Cranbourne South 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 Cranbourne South
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cranbourne South on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:12 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 31m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 30m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 22m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 07m |
| May | 7:12 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 05m |
| June | 7:33 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 32m |
| July | 7:32 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 45m |
| August | 7:04 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 38m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 02m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 11m |
| December | 5:50 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 48m |