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Sun Times in Rustington
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Rustington?
Sunrise in Rustington on Saturday, August 22, 2026 is at 6:00 AM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Rustington?
Sunset in Rustington on Saturday, August 22, 2026 is at 8:08 PM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Rustington?
Morning golden hour in Rustington ends at 6:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:23 PM.
How long is the day in Rustington?
On Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Rustington there are 14 hours and 8 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Rustington?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Rustington at 1:04 PM (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Rustington?
In Rustington, sunset is at 8:08 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:19 PM (Europe/London). Civil twilight ends at 8:44 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Rustington?
Twilight in Rustington lasts approximately 130 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 Rustington?
The earliest sunrise in Rustington in 2026 is at 4:48 AM on June 11 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Rustington?
The latest sunset in Rustington in 2026 is at 9:19 PM on June 20 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Rustington?
After sunset at 8:08 PM in Rustington, civil twilight ends at 8:44 PM — about 36 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:19 PM (Europe/London).
What these times mean
Solar times in Rustington 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 Rustington
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Rustington on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 27m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 04m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 49m |
| May | 5:13 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 31m |
| June | 4:48 AM | 9:17 PM | 16h 29m |
| July | 5:05 AM | 9:09 PM | 16h 04m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 33m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 39m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 45m |
| November | 7:17 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 58m |
| December | 7:57 AM | 3:56 PM | 7h 59m |