Sun Times in South Melbourne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in South Melbourne?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for South Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in South Melbourne?
Check the sunset time displayed above for South Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in South Melbourne?
Golden hour times for South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne?
The day length for South Melbourne is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in South Melbourne?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for South Melbourne is shown in the times above (Australia/Melbourne). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in South Melbourne?
Sunset and dusk times for South Melbourne are displayed above (Australia/Melbourne). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in South Melbourne?
Twilight duration in South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne?
The earliest sunrise in South Melbourne in 2026 is at 6:14 AM on October 31 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in South Melbourne?
The latest sunset in South Melbourne in 2026 is at 8:45 PM on December 30 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in South Melbourne?
After sunset in South Melbourne, 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 South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in South Melbourne on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:14 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 30m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 29m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 22m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 07m |
| May | 7:13 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 06m |
| June | 7:33 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 33m |
| July | 7:32 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 47m |
| August | 7:05 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 39m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:35 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 02m |
| November | 6:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 09m |
| December | 5:52 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 46m |
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