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Sun Times in Kingscote
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kingscote?
Sunrise in Kingscote on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 7:01 AM (Australia/Adelaide). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kingscote?
Sunset in Kingscote on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 5:47 PM (Australia/Adelaide). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kingscote?
Morning golden hour in Kingscote ends at 7:37 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:11 PM.
How long is the day in Kingscote?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Kingscote there are 10 hours and 45 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kingscote?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Kingscote at 12:24 PM (Australia/Adelaide). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Kingscote?
In Kingscote, sunset is at 5:47 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:13 PM (Australia/Adelaide). Civil twilight ends at 6:13 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Kingscote?
Twilight in Kingscote lasts approximately 86 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 Kingscote?
The earliest sunrise in Kingscote in 2026 is at 6:17 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 Kingscote?
The latest sunset in Kingscote in 2026 is at 8:38 PM on December 30 (Australia/Adelaide). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kingscote?
After sunset at 5:47 PM in Kingscote, civil twilight ends at 6:13 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:13 PM (Australia/Adelaide).
What these times mean
Solar times in Kingscote 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 Kingscote
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kingscote on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:19 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 18m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 23m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 21m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 12m |
| May | 7:07 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 16m |
| June | 7:27 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 45m |
| July | 7:26 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 58m |
| August | 7:01 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 46m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 50m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 57m |
| November | 6:04 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 00m |
| December | 5:57 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 33m |