Sun Times in Lae
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Lae?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Lae (Pacific/Port_Moresby). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Lae?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Lae (Pacific/Port_Moresby). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Lae?
Golden hour times for Lae 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 Lae?
The day length for Lae is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Lae?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Lae is shown in the times above (Pacific/Port_Moresby). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Lae?
Sunset and dusk times for Lae are displayed above (Pacific/Port_Moresby). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Lae?
Twilight duration in Lae 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 Lae?
The earliest sunrise in Lae in 2026 is at 5:43 AM on November 12 (Pacific/Port_Moresby). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Lae?
The latest sunset in Lae in 2026 is at 6:37 PM on January 25 (Pacific/Port_Moresby). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Lae?
After sunset in Lae, 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 Lae 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 Lae
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Lae on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:07 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 28m |
| February | 6:16 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 19m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 57m |
| May | 6:14 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 49m |
| June | 6:20 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 44m |
| July | 6:25 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 46m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 53m |
| September | 6:05 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 04m |
| October | 5:50 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 15m |
| November | 5:43 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 25m |
| December | 5:51 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 31m |
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