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Sun Times in Garden Island
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Garden Island?
Sunrise in Garden Island on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 6:52 AM (Australia/Perth). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Garden Island?
Sunset in Garden Island on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 5:51 PM (Australia/Perth). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Garden Island?
Morning golden hour in Garden Island ends at 7:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:17 PM.
How long is the day in Garden Island?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Garden Island there are 10 hours and 58 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Garden Island?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Garden Island at 12:21 PM (Australia/Perth). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Garden Island?
In Garden Island, sunset is at 5:51 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:13 PM (Australia/Perth). Civil twilight ends at 6:16 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Garden Island?
Twilight in Garden Island lasts approximately 83 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 Garden Island?
The earliest sunrise in Garden Island in 2026 is at 5:03 AM on November 28 (Australia/Perth). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Garden Island?
The latest sunset in Garden Island in 2026 is at 7:28 PM on January 8 (Australia/Perth). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Garden Island?
After sunset at 5:51 PM in Garden Island, civil twilight ends at 6:16 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:13 PM (Australia/Perth).
What these times mean
Solar times in Garden Island 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 Garden Island
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Garden Island on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:25 AM | 7:27 PM | 14h 02m |
| February | 5:54 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 13m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 19m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 18m |
| May | 6:58 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 29m |
| June | 7:16 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 03m |
| July | 7:16 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 14m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 55m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 52m |
| October | 5:37 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 51m |
| November | 5:09 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 46m |
| December | 5:04 AM | 7:19 PM | 14h 15m |