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Sun Times in Saint Helena
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Saint Helena?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Saint Helena (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Saint Helena?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Saint Helena (America/Los_Angeles). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Saint Helena?
Golden hour times for Saint Helena are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Saint Helena?
The day length for Saint Helena is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Saint Helena?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Saint Helena is shown in the times above (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Saint Helena?
Sunset and dusk times for Saint Helena are displayed above (America/Los_Angeles). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Saint Helena?
Twilight duration in Saint Helena varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Saint Helena?
The earliest sunrise in Saint Helena in 2026 is at 5:45 AM on June 6 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Saint Helena?
The latest sunset in Saint Helena in 2026 is at 8:38 PM on June 25 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Saint Helena?
After sunset in Saint Helena, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Saint Helena 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 Saint Helena
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Saint Helena on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 47m |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 48m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 13m |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 17m |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 51m |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 35m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 39m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 12m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 05m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 30m |