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Sun Times in Tumby Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tumby Bay?
Sunrise in Tumby Bay on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 7:04 AM (Australia/Adelaide). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tumby Bay?
Sunset in Tumby Bay on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 5:55 PM (Australia/Adelaide). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tumby Bay?
Morning golden hour in Tumby Bay ends at 7:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
How long is the day in Tumby Bay?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Tumby Bay there are 10 hours and 51 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tumby Bay?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Tumby Bay at 12:29 PM (Australia/Adelaide). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Tumby Bay?
In Tumby Bay, sunset is at 5:55 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:20 PM (Australia/Adelaide). Civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Tumby Bay?
Twilight in Tumby Bay lasts approximately 85 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 Tumby Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Tumby Bay in 2026 is at 6:25 AM on October 31 (Australia/Adelaide). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Tumby Bay?
The latest sunset in Tumby Bay in 2026 is at 8:41 PM on January 1 (Australia/Adelaide). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tumby Bay?
After sunset at 5:55 PM in Tumby Bay, civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:20 PM (Australia/Adelaide).
What these times mean
Solar times in Tumby Bay 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 Tumby Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tumby Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:28 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 12m |
| February | 6:59 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 19m |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 6:48 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 14m |
| May | 7:11 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 21m |
| June | 7:29 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 52m |
| July | 7:29 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 04m |
| August | 7:05 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 49m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 55m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 54m |
| December | 6:07 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 26m |