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Sun Times in Skennars Head
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Skennars Head?
Sunrise in Skennars Head on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:06 AM (Australia/Sydney). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Skennars Head?
Sunset in Skennars Head on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 5:28 PM (Australia/Sydney). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Skennars Head?
Morning golden hour in Skennars Head ends at 6:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:56 PM.
How long is the day in Skennars Head?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Skennars Head there are 11 hours and 22 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Skennars Head?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Skennars Head at 11:47 AM (Australia/Sydney). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Skennars Head?
In Skennars Head, sunset is at 5:28 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:47 PM (Australia/Sydney). Civil twilight ends at 5:52 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Skennars Head?
Twilight in Skennars Head lasts approximately 79 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 Skennars Head?
The earliest sunrise in Skennars Head in 2026 is at 5:53 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 Skennars Head?
The latest sunset in Skennars Head in 2026 is at 7:48 PM on January 5 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Skennars Head?
After sunset at 5:28 PM in Skennars Head, civil twilight ends at 5:52 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:47 PM (Australia/Sydney).
What these times mean
Solar times in Skennars Head 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 Skennars Head
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Skennars Head on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:01 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 47m |
| February | 6:27 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 05m |
| March | 6:45 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:03 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 24m |
| May | 6:21 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 42m |
| June | 6:36 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 19m |
| July | 6:37 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 28m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 04m |
| September | 5:44 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 6:09 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 45m |
| November | 5:43 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 33m |
| December | 5:41 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 58m |