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Sun Times in Mellons Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mellons Bay?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mellons Bay (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mellons Bay?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mellons Bay (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mellons Bay?
Golden hour times for Mellons Bay 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 Mellons Bay?
The day length for Mellons Bay is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mellons Bay?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mellons Bay is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mellons Bay?
Sunset and dusk times for Mellons Bay are displayed above (Pacific/Auckland). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Mellons Bay?
Twilight duration in Mellons Bay 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 Mellons Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Mellons Bay in 2026 is at 6:16 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 Mellons Bay?
The latest sunset in Mellons Bay in 2026 is at 8:43 PM on January 4 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mellons Bay?
After sunset in Mellons Bay, 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 Mellons 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 Mellons Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mellons Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:16 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 26m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 29m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 24m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 09m |
| May | 7:11 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 11m |
| June | 7:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 39m |
| July | 7:30 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 52m |
| August | 7:04 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 42m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 50m |
| October | 6:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 57m |
| November | 6:03 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 03m |
| December | 5:54 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 40m |