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Sun Times in Lyall Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Lyall Bay?
Sunrise in Lyall Bay on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 6:51 AM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Lyall Bay?
Sunset in Lyall Bay on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 5:53 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Lyall Bay?
Morning golden hour in Lyall Bay ends at 7:28 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:15 PM.
How long is the day in Lyall Bay?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Lyall Bay there are 11 hours and 1 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Lyall Bay?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Lyall Bay at 12:21 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Lyall Bay?
In Lyall Bay, sunset is at 5:53 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:25 PM (Pacific/Auckland). Civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Lyall Bay?
Twilight in Lyall Bay lasts approximately 92 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 Lyall Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Lyall Bay in 2026 is at 6:09 AM on November 1 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Lyall Bay?
The latest sunset in Lyall Bay in 2026 is at 8:57 PM on January 1 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Lyall Bay?
After sunset at 5:53 PM in Lyall Bay, civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:25 PM (Pacific/Auckland).
What these times mean
Solar times in Lyall Bay 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 Lyall Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Lyall Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:03 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 51m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 44m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 27m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 00m |
| May | 7:21 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 50m |
| June | 7:44 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 12m |
| July | 7:43 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 28m |
| August | 7:12 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 27m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 47m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 06m |
| November | 5:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 24m |
| December | 5:41 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 08m |