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Sun Times in Mount Ayliff
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mount Ayliff?
Sunrise in Mount Ayliff on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:31 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mount Ayliff?
Sunset in Mount Ayliff on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 5:40 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mount Ayliff?
Morning golden hour in Mount Ayliff ends at 7:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:07 PM.
How long is the day in Mount Ayliff?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Mount Ayliff there are 11 hours and 9 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mount Ayliff?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Mount Ayliff at 12:05 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Mount Ayliff?
In Mount Ayliff, sunset is at 5:40 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:01 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). Civil twilight ends at 6:05 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Mount Ayliff?
Twilight in Mount Ayliff lasts approximately 81 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 Mount Ayliff?
The earliest sunrise in Mount Ayliff in 2026 is at 4:51 AM on December 1 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mount Ayliff?
The latest sunset in Mount Ayliff in 2026 is at 7:09 PM on January 1 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mount Ayliff?
After sunset at 5:40 PM in Mount Ayliff, civil twilight ends at 6:05 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:01 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
What these times mean
Solar times in Mount Ayliff 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 Mount Ayliff
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mount Ayliff on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:14 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 55m |
| February | 5:41 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 09m |
| March | 6:02 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 20m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 34m |
| June | 6:58 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 10m |
| July | 6:58 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 20m |
| August | 6:37 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 00m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:24 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 49m |
| November | 4:56 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 41m |
| December | 4:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 14h 08m |