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Sun Times in Oakley
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Oakley?
Sunrise in Oakley on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:19 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Oakley?
Sunset in Oakley on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 5:38 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Oakley?
Morning golden hour in Oakley ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:07 PM.
How long is the day in Oakley?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Oakley there are 11 hours and 19 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Oakley?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Oakley at 11:58 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Oakley?
In Oakley, sunset is at 5:38 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:55 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). Civil twilight ends at 6:01 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Oakley?
Twilight in Oakley lasts approximately 77 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 Oakley?
The earliest sunrise in Oakley in 2026 is at 4:57 AM on November 22 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Oakley?
The latest sunset in Oakley in 2026 is at 6:49 PM on January 5 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Oakley?
After sunset at 5:38 PM in Oakley, civil twilight ends at 6:01 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:55 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
What these times mean
Solar times in Oakley 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 Oakley
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Oakley on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:18 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 31m |
| February | 5:41 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 55m |
| March | 5:56 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:09 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 30m |
| May | 6:24 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 55m |
| June | 6:37 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 36m |
| July | 6:39 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 44m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 14m |
| September | 5:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 56m |
| October | 5:21 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 40m |
| November | 4:59 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 20m |
| December | 4:59 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 41m |