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Sun Times in The Patch
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in The Patch?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for The Patch (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in The Patch?
Check the sunset time displayed above for The Patch (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in The Patch?
Golden hour times for The Patch 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 The Patch?
The day length for The Patch is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in The Patch?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for The Patch is shown in the times above (Australia/Melbourne). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in The Patch?
Sunset and dusk times for The Patch 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 The Patch?
Twilight duration in The Patch 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 The Patch?
The earliest sunrise in The Patch in 2026 is at 6:12 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 The Patch?
The latest sunset in The Patch in 2026 is at 8:44 PM on January 3 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in The Patch?
After sunset in The Patch, 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 The Patch 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 Patch
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in The Patch on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:12 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 30m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 30m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 22m |
| April | 6:44 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 07m |
| May | 7:11 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 06m |
| June | 7:32 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 33m |
| July | 7:31 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 46m |
| August | 7:03 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 39m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 02m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 10m |
| December | 5:50 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 46m |