Sun Times in West Mackay
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in West Mackay?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for West Mackay (Australia/Brisbane). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in West Mackay?
Check the sunset time displayed above for West Mackay (Australia/Brisbane). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in West Mackay?
Golden hour times for West Mackay 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 West Mackay?
The day length for West Mackay is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in West Mackay?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for West Mackay is shown in the times above (Australia/Brisbane). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in West Mackay?
Sunset and dusk times for West Mackay are displayed above (Australia/Brisbane). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in West Mackay?
Twilight duration in West Mackay 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 West Mackay?
The earliest sunrise in West Mackay in 2026 is at 5:12 AM on November 22 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in West Mackay?
The latest sunset in West Mackay in 2026 is at 6:50 PM on January 7 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in West Mackay?
After sunset in West Mackay, 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 West Mackay 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 West Mackay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in West Mackay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:34 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 17m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 47m |
| March | 6:05 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 14m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 37m |
| May | 6:26 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 07m |
| June | 6:38 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 51m |
| July | 6:40 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 58m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 23m |
| September | 6:00 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 57m |
| October | 5:32 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 34m |
| November | 5:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 13h 07m |
| December | 5:15 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 25m |
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