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Sun Times in Wadeye
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Wadeye?
Sunrise in Wadeye on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 7:00 AM (Australia/Darwin). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Wadeye?
Sunset in Wadeye on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:46 PM (Australia/Darwin). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Wadeye?
Morning golden hour in Wadeye ends at 7:29 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
How long is the day in Wadeye?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Wadeye there are 11 hours and 46 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Wadeye?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Wadeye at 12:53 PM (Australia/Darwin). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Wadeye?
In Wadeye, sunset is at 6:46 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:58 PM (Australia/Darwin). Civil twilight ends at 7:08 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Wadeye?
Twilight in Wadeye lasts approximately 72 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 Wadeye?
The earliest sunrise in Wadeye in 2026 is at 6:12 AM on November 20 (Australia/Darwin). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Wadeye?
The latest sunset in Wadeye in 2026 is at 7:27 PM on January 13 (Australia/Darwin). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Wadeye?
After sunset at 6:46 PM in Wadeye, civil twilight ends at 7:08 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:58 PM (Australia/Darwin).
What these times mean
Solar times in Wadeye 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 Wadeye
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Wadeye on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:34 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 53m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 33m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:58 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 47m |
| May | 7:04 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 28m |
| June | 7:13 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 17m |
| July | 7:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 22m |
| August | 7:07 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 38m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 6:25 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 24m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 46m |
| December | 6:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 58m |