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Sun Times in Għajnsielem
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Għajnsielem?
Sunrise in Għajnsielem on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 6:27 AM (Europe/Malta). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Għajnsielem?
Sunset in Għajnsielem on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 7:42 PM (Europe/Malta). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Għajnsielem?
Morning golden hour in Għajnsielem ends at 7:02 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:08 PM.
How long is the day in Għajnsielem?
On Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Għajnsielem there are 13 hours and 15 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Għajnsielem?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Għajnsielem at 1:05 PM (Europe/Malta). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Għajnsielem?
In Għajnsielem, sunset is at 7:42 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:14 PM (Europe/Malta). Civil twilight ends at 8:09 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Għajnsielem?
Twilight in Għajnsielem lasts approximately 92 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 Għajnsielem?
The earliest sunrise in Għajnsielem in 2026 is at 5:45 AM on June 7 (Europe/Malta). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Għajnsielem?
The latest sunset in Għajnsielem in 2026 is at 8:23 PM on June 21 (Europe/Malta). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Għajnsielem?
After sunset at 7:42 PM in Għajnsielem, civil twilight ends at 8:09 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:14 PM (Europe/Malta).
What these times mean
Solar times in Għajnsielem 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 Għajnsielem
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Għajnsielem on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 59m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 6:13 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 06m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 36m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 32m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 44m |