Sun Times in Encounter Bay
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Encounter Bay?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Encounter Bay (Australia/Adelaide). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Encounter Bay?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Encounter Bay (Australia/Adelaide). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Encounter Bay?
Golden hour times for Encounter Bay 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 Encounter Bay?
The day length for Encounter Bay is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Encounter Bay?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Encounter Bay is shown in the times above (Australia/Adelaide). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Encounter Bay?
Sunset and dusk times for Encounter Bay are displayed above (Australia/Adelaide). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Encounter Bay?
Twilight duration in Encounter Bay 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 Encounter Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Encounter Bay in 2026 is at 6:13 AM on October 31 (Australia/Adelaide). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Encounter Bay?
The latest sunset in Encounter Bay in 2026 is at 8:34 PM on December 30 (Australia/Adelaide). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Encounter Bay?
After sunset in Encounter Bay, 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 Encounter Bay 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 Encounter Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Encounter Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:15 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 18m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 23m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 12m |
| May | 7:03 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 16m |
| June | 7:23 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 46m |
| July | 7:22 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 58m |
| August | 6:57 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 46m |
| September | 6:15 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 57m |
| November | 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 59m |
| December | 5:54 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 33m |
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