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Sunrise and sunset in Perth, Australia
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 5:41 AM–6:13 AM and 5:54 PM–6:27 PM
Times are local time in Perth. Current time in Perth →
Sunrise and sunset in Perth through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 23m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 50m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:20 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 21m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:10 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 44m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:04 AM | 7:08 PM | 14h 4m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:06 AM | 7:19 PM | 14h 13m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 7:26 PM | 14h 12m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 7:27 PM | 14h 1m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 38m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 14m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 47m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 20m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 47m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:37 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 20m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 52m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 31m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 12m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 4m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 5m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 14m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 34m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 55m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 25m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 51m |
Calculated for 31.95°S, 115.85°E, including daylight saving time where Perth uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Perth this year
- Longest day: December 22 (14h 14m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (10h 3m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:04 AM on December 1
- Latest sunset: 7:27 PM on January 1
Questions
What time is sunrise in Perth today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 6:27 PM in Perth, giving 12 hours 46 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Perth?
The longest day in Perth in 2026 is December 22, with 14 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Perth?
The shortest day in Perth in 2026 is June 22, with 10 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Perth?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:04 AM on December 1, and the latest sunset is 7:27 PM on January 1. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Perth?
Today, golden hour in Perth is from sunrise (5:41 AM) to 6:13 AM in the morning, and from 5:54 PM to sunset (6:27 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.