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Sun Times in Miners Rest
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Miners Rest?
Sunrise in Miners Rest on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 7:08 AM (Australia/Melbourne). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Miners Rest?
Sunset in Miners Rest on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 5:50 PM (Australia/Melbourne). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Miners Rest?
Morning golden hour in Miners Rest ends at 7:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:13 PM.
How long is the day in Miners Rest?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Miners Rest there are 10 hours and 42 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Miners Rest?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Miners Rest at 12:29 PM (Australia/Melbourne). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Miners Rest?
In Miners Rest, sunset is at 5:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:18 PM (Australia/Melbourne). Civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Miners Rest?
Twilight in Miners Rest 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 Miners Rest?
The earliest sunrise in Miners Rest in 2026 is at 6:20 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 Miners Rest?
The latest sunset in Miners Rest in 2026 is at 8:49 PM on January 1 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Miners Rest?
After sunset at 5:50 PM in Miners Rest, civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:18 PM (Australia/Melbourne).
What these times mean
Solar times in Miners Rest 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 Miners Rest
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Miners Rest on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:20 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 28m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 28m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 22m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 08m |
| May | 7:17 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 08m |
| June | 7:37 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 35m |
| July | 7:36 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 49m |
| August | 7:09 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 40m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:40 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 01m |
| November | 6:05 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 08m |
| December | 5:57 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 44m |