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Sun Times in Wollongbar
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Wollongbar?
Sunrise in Wollongbar on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:17 AM (Australia/Sydney). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Wollongbar?
Sunset in Wollongbar on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 5:24 PM (Australia/Sydney). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Wollongbar?
Morning golden hour in Wollongbar ends at 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:51 PM.
How long is the day in Wollongbar?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Wollongbar there are 11 hours and 7 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Wollongbar?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Wollongbar at 11:50 AM (Australia/Sydney). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Wollongbar?
In Wollongbar, sunset is at 5:24 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:44 PM (Australia/Sydney). Civil twilight ends at 5:48 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Wollongbar?
Twilight in Wollongbar lasts approximately 80 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 Wollongbar?
The earliest sunrise in Wollongbar in 2026 is at 5:54 AM on October 31 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Wollongbar?
The latest sunset in Wollongbar in 2026 is at 7:49 PM on January 6 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Wollongbar?
After sunset at 5:24 PM in Wollongbar, civil twilight ends at 5:48 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:44 PM (Australia/Sydney).
What these times mean
Solar times in Wollongbar 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 Wollongbar
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Wollongbar on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:02 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 47m |
| February | 6:27 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 05m |
| March | 6:46 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:04 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 24m |
| May | 6:21 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 42m |
| June | 6:37 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 19m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 28m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 04m |
| September | 5:45 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 6:09 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 45m |
| November | 5:44 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 33m |
| December | 5:42 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 58m |