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Sun Times in Leongatha
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Leongatha?
Sunrise in Leongatha on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 6:36 AM (Australia/Melbourne). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Leongatha?
Sunset in Leongatha on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 5:55 PM (Australia/Melbourne). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Leongatha?
Morning golden hour in Leongatha ends at 7:11 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
How long is the day in Leongatha?
On Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Leongatha there are 11 hours and 19 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Leongatha?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Leongatha at 12:15 PM (Australia/Melbourne). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Leongatha?
In Leongatha, sunset is at 5:55 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:23 PM (Australia/Melbourne). Civil twilight ends at 6:22 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Leongatha?
Twilight in Leongatha lasts approximately 88 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 Leongatha?
The earliest sunrise in Leongatha in 2026 is at 6:09 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 Leongatha?
The latest sunset in Leongatha in 2026 is at 8:43 PM on December 30 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Leongatha?
After sunset at 5:55 PM in Leongatha, civil twilight ends at 6:22 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:23 PM (Australia/Melbourne).
What these times mean
Solar times in Leongatha 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 Leongatha
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Leongatha on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:08 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 33m |
| February | 6:44 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 31m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 22m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 06m |
| May | 7:10 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 03m |
| June | 7:31 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 30m |
| July | 7:30 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 43m |
| August | 7:02 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 37m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:30 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 03m |
| November | 5:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 12m |
| December | 5:46 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 50m |