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Sun Times in Sandgate
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sandgate?
Sunrise in Sandgate on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 6:05 AM (Australia/Brisbane). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sandgate?
Sunset in Sandgate on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 5:32 PM (Australia/Brisbane). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sandgate?
Morning golden hour in Sandgate ends at 6:37 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:01 PM.
How long is the day in Sandgate?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Sandgate there are 11 hours and 26 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sandgate?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Sandgate at 11:49 AM (Australia/Brisbane). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Sandgate?
In Sandgate, sunset is at 5:32 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:50 PM (Australia/Brisbane). Civil twilight ends at 5:56 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Sandgate?
Twilight in Sandgate lasts approximately 78 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 Sandgate?
The earliest sunrise in Sandgate in 2026 is at 4:44 AM on November 29 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sandgate?
The latest sunset in Sandgate in 2026 is at 6:47 PM on January 6 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sandgate?
After sunset at 5:32 PM in Sandgate, civil twilight ends at 5:56 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:50 PM (Australia/Brisbane).
What these times mean
Solar times in Sandgate 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 Sandgate
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sandgate on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:06 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 41m |
| February | 5:30 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 01m |
| March | 5:48 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:04 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 27m |
| May | 6:20 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 47m |
| June | 6:35 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 26m |
| July | 6:36 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 34m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 08m |
| September | 5:45 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:12 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 43m |
| November | 4:48 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 28m |
| December | 4:47 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 51m |