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Sun Times in Portaferry
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Portaferry?
Sunrise in Portaferry on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:09 AM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Portaferry?
Sunset in Portaferry on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 8:39 PM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Portaferry?
Morning golden hour in Portaferry ends at 6:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:50 PM.
How long is the day in Portaferry?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Portaferry there are 14 hours and 30 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Portaferry?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Portaferry at 1:25 PM (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Portaferry?
In Portaferry, sunset is at 8:39 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:11 PM (Europe/London). Civil twilight ends at 9:19 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Portaferry?
Twilight in Portaferry lasts approximately 152 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 Portaferry?
The earliest sunrise in Portaferry in 2026 is at 4:46 AM on June 15 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Portaferry?
The latest sunset in Portaferry in 2026 is at 10:01 PM on June 22 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Portaferry?
After sunset at 8:39 PM in Portaferry, civil twilight ends at 9:19 PM — about 39 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:11 PM (Europe/London).
What these times mean
Solar times in Portaferry 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 Portaferry
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Portaferry on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:34 AM | 4:29 PM | 7h 54m |
| February | 7:43 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 47m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 04m |
| May | 5:17 AM | 9:20 PM | 16h 03m |
| June | 4:46 AM | 9:58 PM | 17h 12m |
| July | 5:07 AM | 9:48 PM | 16h 41m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 55m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 7:50 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 34m |
| November | 7:51 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 30m |
| December | 8:37 AM | 3:57 PM | 7h 20m |