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Sun Times in Sankt Pölten
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sankt Pölten?
Sunrise in Sankt Pölten on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 5:50 AM (Europe/Vienna). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sankt Pölten?
Sunset in Sankt Pölten on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 8:13 PM (Europe/Vienna). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sankt Pölten?
Morning golden hour in Sankt Pölten ends at 6:33 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:29 PM.
How long is the day in Sankt Pölten?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Sankt Pölten there are 14 hours and 22 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sankt Pölten?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Sankt Pölten at 1:02 PM (Europe/Vienna). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Sankt Pölten?
In Sankt Pölten, sunset is at 8:13 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:20 PM (Europe/Vienna). Civil twilight ends at 8:47 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Sankt Pölten?
Twilight in Sankt Pölten lasts approximately 127 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 Sankt Pölten?
The earliest sunrise in Sankt Pölten in 2026 is at 4:56 AM on June 11 (Europe/Vienna). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sankt Pölten?
The latest sunset in Sankt Pölten in 2026 is at 9:02 PM on June 24 (Europe/Vienna). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sankt Pölten?
After sunset at 8:13 PM in Sankt Pölten, civil twilight ends at 8:47 PM — about 34 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:20 PM (Europe/Vienna).
What these times mean
Solar times in Sankt Pölten 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 Sankt Pölten
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sankt Pölten on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 48m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 15m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 40m |
| May | 5:18 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 12m |
| June | 4:56 AM | 8:59 PM | 16h 03m |
| July | 5:12 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 41m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 20m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 36m |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 52m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 4:19 PM | 9h 15m |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:03 PM | 8h 22m |