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Sun Times in Happy Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Happy Valley?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Happy Valley (Australia/Adelaide). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Happy Valley?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Happy Valley (Australia/Adelaide). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Happy Valley?
Golden hour times for Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley?
The day length for Happy Valley is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Happy Valley?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Happy Valley is shown in the times above (Australia/Adelaide). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Happy Valley?
Sunset and dusk times for Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley?
Twilight duration in Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley?
The earliest sunrise in Happy Valley in 2026 is at 6:14 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 Happy Valley?
The latest sunset in Happy Valley in 2026 is at 8:33 PM on December 31 (Australia/Adelaide). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Happy Valley?
After sunset in Happy Valley, 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 Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Happy Valley on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:17 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 15m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 21m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 13m |
| May | 7:03 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 18m |
| June | 7:22 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 48m |
| July | 7:21 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 00m |
| August | 6:57 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 47m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 56m |
| November | 6:01 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 57m |
| December | 5:55 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 30m |