- Home
- McCrae
Sun Times in McCrae
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in McCrae?
Sunrise in McCrae on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:50 AM (Australia/Melbourne). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in McCrae?
Sunset in McCrae on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 5:54 PM (Australia/Melbourne). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in McCrae?
Morning golden hour in McCrae ends at 7:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:18 PM.
How long is the day in McCrae?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in McCrae there are 11 hours and 3 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in McCrae?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in McCrae at 12:21 PM (Australia/Melbourne). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in McCrae?
In McCrae, sunset is at 5:54 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:22 PM (Australia/Melbourne). Civil twilight ends at 6:20 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in McCrae?
Twilight in McCrae 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 McCrae?
The earliest sunrise in McCrae in 2026 is at 6:14 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 McCrae?
The latest sunset in McCrae in 2026 is at 8:47 PM on January 1 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in McCrae?
After sunset at 5:54 PM in McCrae, civil twilight ends at 6:20 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:22 PM (Australia/Melbourne).
What these times mean
Solar times in McCrae 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 McCrae
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in McCrae on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:13 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 32m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 31m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 22m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 06m |
| May | 7:14 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 04m |
| June | 7:35 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 30m |
| July | 7:34 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 44m |
| August | 7:06 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 37m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:35 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 03m |
| November | 5:59 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 12m |
| December | 5:50 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 49m |