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Sun Times in Hawthorn
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hawthorn?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Hawthorn (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hawthorn?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Hawthorn (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hawthorn?
Golden hour times for Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn?
The day length for Hawthorn is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hawthorn?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Hawthorn is shown in the times above (Australia/Melbourne). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Hawthorn?
Sunset and dusk times for Hawthorn are displayed above (Australia/Melbourne). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Hawthorn?
Twilight duration in Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn?
The earliest sunrise in Hawthorn in 2026 is at 6:14 AM on October 31 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hawthorn?
The latest sunset in Hawthorn in 2026 is at 8:45 PM on January 1 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hawthorn?
After sunset in Hawthorn, 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 Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hawthorn on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:14 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 29m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 29m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 22m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 07m |
| May | 7:12 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 06m |
| June | 7:33 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 34m |
| July | 7:32 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 47m |
| August | 7:05 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 39m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:35 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 02m |
| November | 5:59 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 09m |
| December | 5:51 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 46m |