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Sun Times in Glen Alpine
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Glen Alpine?
Sunrise in Glen Alpine on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 6:21 AM (Australia/Sydney). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Glen Alpine?
Sunset in Glen Alpine on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 5:35 PM (Australia/Sydney). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Glen Alpine?
Morning golden hour in Glen Alpine ends at 6:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:01 PM.
How long is the day in Glen Alpine?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Glen Alpine there are 11 hours and 14 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Glen Alpine?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Glen Alpine at 11:58 AM (Australia/Sydney). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Glen Alpine?
In Glen Alpine, sunset is at 5:35 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:59 PM (Australia/Sydney). Civil twilight ends at 6:01 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Glen Alpine?
Twilight in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine?
The earliest sunrise in Glen Alpine in 2026 is at 5:57 AM on October 31 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Glen Alpine?
The latest sunset in Glen Alpine in 2026 is at 8:12 PM on January 4 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Glen Alpine?
After sunset at 5:35 PM in Glen Alpine, civil twilight ends at 6:01 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:59 PM (Australia/Sydney).
What these times mean
Solar times in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Glen Alpine on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:00 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 11m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 19m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 15m |
| May | 6:42 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 22m |
| June | 7:00 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 54m |
| July | 7:00 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 05m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 50m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 6:15 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 54m |
| November | 5:45 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 53m |
| December | 5:39 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 25m |