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Sun Times in Mountain Ash
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mountain Ash?
Sunrise in Mountain Ash on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:08 AM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mountain Ash?
Sunset in Mountain Ash on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 8:24 PM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mountain Ash?
Morning golden hour in Mountain Ash ends at 6:54 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:38 PM.
How long is the day in Mountain Ash?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Mountain Ash there are 14 hours and 16 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mountain Ash?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Mountain Ash at 1:16 PM (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Mountain Ash?
In Mountain Ash, sunset is at 8:24 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:39 PM (Europe/London). Civil twilight ends at 9:00 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Mountain Ash?
Twilight in Mountain Ash lasts approximately 136 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 Mountain Ash?
The earliest sunrise in Mountain Ash in 2026 is at 4:54 AM on June 14 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mountain Ash?
The latest sunset in Mountain Ash in 2026 is at 9:35 PM on June 19 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mountain Ash?
After sunset at 8:24 PM in Mountain Ash, civil twilight ends at 9:00 PM — about 37 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:39 PM (Europe/London).
What these times mean
Solar times in Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mountain Ash on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 4:33 PM | 8h 20m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 53m |
| May | 5:21 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 39m |
| June | 4:54 AM | 9:33 PM | 16h 39m |
| July | 5:13 AM | 9:25 PM | 16h 12m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 38m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 42m |
| November | 7:32 AM | 4:23 PM | 8h 51m |
| December | 8:13 AM | 4:03 PM | 7h 50m |