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Sun Times in Shellharbour
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shellharbour?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Shellharbour (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shellharbour?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Shellharbour (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shellharbour?
Golden hour times for Shellharbour 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 Shellharbour?
The day length for Shellharbour is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shellharbour?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Shellharbour is shown in the times above (Australia/Sydney). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Shellharbour?
Sunset and dusk times for Shellharbour are displayed above (Australia/Sydney). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Shellharbour?
Twilight duration in Shellharbour 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 Shellharbour?
The earliest sunrise in Shellharbour in 2026 is at 5:56 AM on October 31 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shellharbour?
The latest sunset in Shellharbour in 2026 is at 8:13 PM on January 4 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shellharbour?
After sunset in Shellharbour, 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 Shellharbour 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 Shellharbour
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shellharbour on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:59 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 13m |
| February | 6:30 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 20m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 14m |
| May | 6:42 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 20m |
| June | 7:01 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 51m |
| July | 7:01 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 03m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 49m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 6:15 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 55m |
| November | 5:43 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 55m |
| December | 5:37 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 27m |