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Sun Times in The Merton
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in The Merton?
Sunrise in The Merton on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 is at 6:08 AM (Asia/Hong_Kong). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in The Merton?
Sunset in The Merton on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 is at 6:34 PM (Asia/Hong_Kong). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in The Merton?
Morning golden hour in The Merton ends at 6:37 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:04 PM.
How long is the day in The Merton?
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in The Merton there are 12 hours and 25 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in The Merton?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in The Merton at 12:21 PM (Asia/Hong_Kong). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in The Merton?
In The Merton, sunset is at 6:34 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:49 PM (Asia/Hong_Kong). Civil twilight ends at 6:56 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in The Merton?
Twilight in The Merton lasts approximately 75 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 The Merton?
The earliest sunrise in The Merton in 2026 is at 5:38 AM on June 3 (Asia/Hong_Kong). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in The Merton?
The latest sunset in The Merton in 2026 is at 7:11 PM on June 26 (Asia/Hong_Kong). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in The Merton?
After sunset at 6:34 PM in The Merton, civil twilight ends at 6:56 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:49 PM (Asia/Hong_Kong).
What these times mean
Solar times in The Merton 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 The Merton
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in The Merton on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 55m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 25m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:04 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 12m |
| June | 5:39 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 29m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 22m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 54m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 17m |
| October | 6:19 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 05m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 47m |