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Sun Times in Nambucca Heads
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Nambucca Heads?
Sunrise in Nambucca Heads on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:21 AM (Australia/Sydney). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Nambucca Heads?
Sunset in Nambucca Heads on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 5:23 PM (Australia/Sydney). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Nambucca Heads?
Morning golden hour in Nambucca Heads ends at 6:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:49 PM.
How long is the day in Nambucca Heads?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Nambucca Heads there are 11 hours and 1 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Nambucca Heads?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Nambucca Heads at 11:52 AM (Australia/Sydney). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Nambucca Heads?
In Nambucca Heads, sunset is at 5:23 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:44 PM (Australia/Sydney). Civil twilight ends at 5:47 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Nambucca Heads?
Twilight in Nambucca Heads 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 Nambucca Heads?
The earliest sunrise in Nambucca Heads in 2026 is at 5:53 AM on October 31 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Nambucca Heads?
The latest sunset in Nambucca Heads in 2026 is at 7:54 PM on January 1 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Nambucca Heads?
After sunset at 5:23 PM in Nambucca Heads, civil twilight ends at 5:47 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:44 PM (Australia/Sydney).
What these times mean
Solar times in Nambucca Heads 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 Nambucca Heads
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Nambucca Heads on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:59 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 55m |
| February | 6:27 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 09m |
| March | 6:47 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 18m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 21m |
| May | 6:26 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 35m |
| June | 6:43 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 11m |
| July | 6:43 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 20m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 00m |
| September | 5:47 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 53m |
| October | 6:09 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 48m |
| November | 5:42 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 40m |
| December | 5:39 AM | 7:46 PM | 14h 07m |