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Sun Times in Stranraer
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Stranraer?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Stranraer (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Stranraer?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Stranraer (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Stranraer?
Golden hour times for Stranraer 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 Stranraer?
The day length for Stranraer is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Stranraer?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Stranraer is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Stranraer?
Sunset and dusk times for Stranraer are displayed above (Europe/London). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Stranraer?
Twilight duration in Stranraer 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 Stranraer?
The earliest sunrise in Stranraer in 2026 is at 4:41 AM on June 13 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Stranraer?
The latest sunset in Stranraer in 2026 is at 10:02 PM on June 19 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Stranraer?
After sunset in Stranraer, 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 Stranraer 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 Stranraer
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Stranraer on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:35 AM | 4:24 PM | 7h 49m |
| February | 7:42 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 44m |
| March | 6:35 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 07m |
| May | 5:13 AM | 9:21 PM | 16h 08m |
| June | 4:41 AM | 10:00 PM | 17h 19m |
| July | 5:01 AM | 9:49 PM | 16h 48m |
| August | 5:54 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 58m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 45m |
| October | 7:49 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 32m |
| November | 7:51 AM | 4:17 PM | 8h 26m |
| December | 8:38 AM | 3:52 PM | 7h 14m |