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Sunrise and sunset in Brisbane, Australia
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 5:15 AM–5:46 AM and 5:23 PM–5:55 PM
Times are local time in Brisbane. Current time in Brisbane →
Sunrise and sunset in Brisbane through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 20m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:13 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 42m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4:58 AM | 6:06 PM | 13h 8m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 4:50 AM | 6:17 PM | 13h 27m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 4:46 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 44m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 4:48 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 52m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 4:56 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 51m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:07 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 42m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 5:21 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 23m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 3m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 41m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 18m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 50m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 28m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 5:18 PM | 11h 5m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 47m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 32m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 25m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 26m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 33m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 49m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 7m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 32m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 54m |
Calculated for 27.47°S, 153.03°E, including daylight saving time where Brisbane uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Brisbane this year
- Longest day: December 22 (13h 53m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (10h 24m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:46 AM on November 25
- Latest sunset: 6:48 PM on January 3
Questions
What time is sunrise in Brisbane today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 5:15 AM and sets at 5:55 PM in Brisbane, giving 12 hours 39 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Brisbane?
The longest day in Brisbane in 2026 is December 22, with 13 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Brisbane?
The shortest day in Brisbane in 2026 is June 22, with 10 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Brisbane?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:46 AM on November 25, and the latest sunset is 6:48 PM on January 3. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Brisbane?
Today, golden hour in Brisbane is from sunrise (5:15 AM) to 5:46 AM in the morning, and from 5:23 PM to sunset (5:55 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.