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Sunrise and sunset in Adelaide, Australia
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:37 AM–7:11 AM and 6:54 PM–7:28 PM
Times are local time in Adelaide. Current time in Adelaide →
Sunrise and sunset in Adelaide through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 25m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 55m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 30m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 56m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 18m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 29m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 28m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 15m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 49m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 22m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 53m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 22m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 44m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 15m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 43m |
| May 15, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 20m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 58m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 49m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 50m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 0m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 23m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 47m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:37 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 20m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 49m |
Calculated for 34.92°S, 138.58°E, including daylight saving time where Adelaide uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Adelaide this year
- Longest day: December 22 (14h 30m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (9h 48m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:51 AM on October 3
- Latest sunset: 8:34 PM on January 2
Questions
What time is sunrise in Adelaide today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 7:28 PM in Adelaide, giving 12 hours 51 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Adelaide?
The longest day in Adelaide in 2026 is December 22, with 14 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Adelaide?
The shortest day in Adelaide in 2026 is June 22, with 9 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Adelaide?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:51 AM on October 3, and the latest sunset is 8:34 PM on January 2. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Adelaide?
Today, golden hour in Adelaide is from sunrise (6:37 AM) to 7:11 AM in the morning, and from 6:54 PM to sunset (7:28 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.