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Sunrise and sunset in Gold Coast, Australia
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 5:13 AM–5:45 AM and 5:22 PM–5:53 PM
Times are local time in Gold Coast. Current time in Gold Coast →
Sunrise and sunset in Gold Coast through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 20m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:11 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 43m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4:56 AM | 6:06 PM | 13h 10m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 4:47 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 29m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 4:43 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 46m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 4:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 54m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 4:53 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 53m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:04 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 44m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 5:18 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 24m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 4m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 42m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 18m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 50m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 27m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 5:16 PM | 11h 3m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 45m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 29m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 23m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 23m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:37 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 31m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 47m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 5m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 31m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 53m |
Calculated for 28.00°S, 153.43°E, including daylight saving time where Gold Coast uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Gold Coast this year
- Longest day: December 22 (13h 55m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (10h 22m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:43 AM on November 27
- Latest sunset: 6:48 PM on January 5
Questions
What time is sunrise in Gold Coast today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 5:13 AM and sets at 5:53 PM in Gold Coast, giving 12 hours 40 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Gold Coast?
The longest day in Gold Coast in 2026 is December 22, with 13 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Gold Coast?
The shortest day in Gold Coast in 2026 is June 22, with 10 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Gold Coast?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:43 AM on November 27, and the latest sunset is 6:48 PM on January 5. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Gold Coast?
Today, golden hour in Gold Coast is from sunrise (5:13 AM) to 5:45 AM in the morning, and from 5:22 PM to sunset (5:53 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.