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Sun Times in Witless Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Witless Bay?
Sunrise in Witless Bay on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 5:57 AM (America/St_Johns). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Witless Bay?
Sunset in Witless Bay on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 8:12 PM (America/St_Johns). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Witless Bay?
Morning golden hour in Witless Bay ends at 6:40 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:30 PM.
How long is the day in Witless Bay?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Witless Bay there are 14 hours and 14 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Witless Bay?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Witless Bay at 1:05 PM (America/St_Johns). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Witless Bay?
In Witless Bay, sunset is at 8:12 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:14 PM (America/St_Johns). Civil twilight ends at 8:46 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Witless Bay?
Twilight in Witless Bay lasts approximately 122 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 Witless Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Witless Bay in 2026 is at 5:04 AM on June 11 (America/St_Johns). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Witless Bay?
The latest sunset in Witless Bay in 2026 is at 9:01 PM on June 20 (America/St_Johns). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Witless Bay?
After sunset at 8:12 PM in Witless Bay, civil twilight ends at 8:46 PM — about 34 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:14 PM (America/St_Johns).
What these times mean
Solar times in Witless 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 Witless Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Witless Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 4:38 PM | 8h 55m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 19m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 37m |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 06m |
| June | 5:04 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 55m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 33m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 15m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 54m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 20m |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:11 PM | 8h 30m |