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Sunrise and sunset in Darwin, Australia
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:24 AM–6:52 AM and 6:16 PM–6:44 PM
Times are local time in Darwin. Current time in Darwin →
Sunrise and sunset in Darwin through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 12m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 22m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 33m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 41m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 48m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 51m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 51m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 47m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 39m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 30m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 21m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 11m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 59m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 50m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 40m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 33m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 26m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 24m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 24m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 27m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 34m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 41m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 52m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 1m |
Calculated for 12.47°S, 130.83°E, including daylight saving time where Darwin uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Darwin this year
- Longest day: December 22 (12h 51m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (11h 23m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:11 AM on November 18
- Latest sunset: 7:21 PM on January 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Darwin today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 6:44 PM in Darwin, giving 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Darwin?
The longest day in Darwin in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 51 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Darwin?
The shortest day in Darwin in 2026 is June 22, with 11 hours 23 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Darwin?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:11 AM on November 18, and the latest sunset is 7:21 PM on January 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Darwin?
Today, golden hour in Darwin is from sunrise (6:24 AM) to 6:52 AM in the morning, and from 6:16 PM to sunset (6:44 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.