Sun Times in St Andrews
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in St Andrews?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for St Andrews (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in St Andrews?
Check the sunset time displayed above for St Andrews (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in St Andrews?
Golden hour times for St Andrews 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 St Andrews?
The day length for St Andrews is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in St Andrews?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for St Andrews is shown in the times above (Australia/Sydney). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in St Andrews?
Sunset and dusk times for St Andrews 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 St Andrews?
Twilight duration in St Andrews 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 St Andrews?
The earliest sunrise in St Andrews in 2026 is at 5:57 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 St Andrews?
The latest sunset in St Andrews in 2026 is at 8:11 PM on December 31 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in St Andrews?
After sunset in St Andrews, 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in St Andrews on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:00 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 10m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 18m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 15m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 22m |
| June | 7:00 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 54m |
| July | 7:00 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 05m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 50m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 6:15 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 54m |
| November | 5:44 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 53m |
| December | 5:39 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 24m |
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