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Sun Times in Mahavelona
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mahavelona?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mahavelona (Indian/Antananarivo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mahavelona?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mahavelona (Indian/Antananarivo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mahavelona?
Golden hour times for Mahavelona 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 Mahavelona?
The day length for Mahavelona is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mahavelona?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mahavelona is shown in the times above (Indian/Antananarivo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mahavelona?
Sunset and dusk times for Mahavelona are displayed above (Indian/Antananarivo). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Mahavelona?
Twilight duration in Mahavelona 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 Mahavelona?
The earliest sunrise in Mahavelona in 2026 is at 4:57 AM on November 17 (Indian/Antananarivo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mahavelona?
The latest sunset in Mahavelona in 2026 is at 6:23 PM on January 12 (Indian/Antananarivo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mahavelona?
After sunset in Mahavelona, 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 Mahavelona 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 Mahavelona
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mahavelona on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:19 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 04m |
| February | 5:35 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 40m |
| March | 5:44 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 12m |
| April | 5:51 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 42m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 5:16 PM | 11h 17m |
| June | 6:10 AM | 5:14 PM | 11h 05m |
| July | 6:13 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 10m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 31m |
| September | 5:37 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 59m |
| October | 5:13 AM | 5:42 PM | 12h 29m |
| November | 4:58 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 57m |
| December | 5:01 AM | 6:12 PM | 13h 11m |