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Sun Times in Margate
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Margate?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Margate (Australia/Brisbane). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Margate?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Margate (Australia/Brisbane). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Margate?
Golden hour times for Margate 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 Margate?
The day length for Margate is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Margate?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Margate is shown in the times above (Australia/Brisbane). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Margate?
Sunset and dusk times for Margate are displayed above (Australia/Brisbane). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Margate?
Twilight duration in Margate 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 Margate?
The earliest sunrise in Margate in 2026 is at 4:44 AM on November 29 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Margate?
The latest sunset in Margate in 2026 is at 6:47 PM on January 9 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Margate?
After sunset in Margate, 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 Margate 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 Margate
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Margate on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:06 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 40m |
| February | 5:30 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 01m |
| March | 5:48 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:04 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 27m |
| May | 6:20 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 47m |
| June | 6:35 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 26m |
| July | 6:36 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 34m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 08m |
| September | 5:45 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:12 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 43m |
| November | 4:48 AM | 6:15 PM | 13h 27m |
| December | 4:47 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 51m |