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Sun Times in Salisbury Plain
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Salisbury Plain?
Sunrise in Salisbury Plain on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:41 AM (Australia/Adelaide). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Salisbury Plain?
Sunset in Salisbury Plain on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 5:52 PM (Australia/Adelaide). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Salisbury Plain?
Morning golden hour in Salisbury Plain ends at 7:15 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:18 PM.
How long is the day in Salisbury Plain?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Salisbury Plain there are 11 hours and 11 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Salisbury Plain?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Salisbury Plain at 12:17 PM (Australia/Adelaide). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Salisbury Plain?
In Salisbury Plain, sunset is at 5:52 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:17 PM (Australia/Adelaide). Civil twilight ends at 6:18 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Salisbury Plain?
Twilight in Salisbury Plain lasts approximately 84 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 Salisbury Plain?
The earliest sunrise in Salisbury Plain in 2026 is at 6:14 AM on October 31 (Australia/Adelaide). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Salisbury Plain?
The latest sunset in Salisbury Plain in 2026 is at 8:32 PM on January 2 (Australia/Adelaide). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Salisbury Plain?
After sunset at 5:52 PM in Salisbury Plain, civil twilight ends at 6:18 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:17 PM (Australia/Adelaide).
What these times mean
Solar times in Salisbury Plain 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 Salisbury Plain
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Salisbury Plain on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:17 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 14m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 20m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 13m |
| May | 7:01 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 19m |
| June | 7:20 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 50m |
| July | 7:20 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 02m |
| August | 6:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 48m |
| September | 6:15 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 56m |
| November | 6:02 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 56m |
| December | 5:56 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 28m |