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Sun Times in Palm Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Palm Beach?
Sunrise in Palm Beach on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:18 AM (Australia/Brisbane). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Palm Beach?
Sunset in Palm Beach on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 5:23 PM (Australia/Brisbane). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Palm Beach?
Morning golden hour in Palm Beach ends at 6:51 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:50 PM.
How long is the day in Palm Beach?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Palm Beach there are 11 hours and 4 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Palm Beach?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Palm Beach at 11:50 AM (Australia/Brisbane). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Palm Beach?
In Palm Beach, sunset is at 5:23 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:42 PM (Australia/Brisbane). Civil twilight ends at 5:47 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Palm Beach?
Twilight in Palm Beach lasts approximately 80 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 Palm Beach?
The earliest sunrise in Palm Beach in 2026 is at 4:41 AM on November 27 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Palm Beach?
The latest sunset in Palm Beach in 2026 is at 6:47 PM on January 5 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Palm Beach?
After sunset at 5:23 PM in Palm Beach, civil twilight ends at 5:47 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:42 PM (Australia/Brisbane).
What these times mean
Solar times in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Palm Beach on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:03 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 44m |
| February | 5:28 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 03m |
| March | 5:46 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:03 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 26m |
| May | 6:20 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 44m |
| June | 6:35 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 22m |
| July | 6:36 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 31m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 06m |
| September | 5:44 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:10 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 44m |
| November | 4:45 AM | 6:15 PM | 13h 30m |
| December | 4:43 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 55m |