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Sunrise and sunset in Sydney, Australia
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:18 AM–6:51 AM and 6:33 PM–7:07 PM
Times are local time in Sydney. Current time in Sydney →
Sunrise and sunset in Sydney through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:34 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 24m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 53m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 27m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 51m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 13m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 23m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 22m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 10m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 45m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 19m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 51m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 21m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 45m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 17m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 47m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 24m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 3m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 55m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 56m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 5m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 27m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 50m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 22m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 50m |
Calculated for 33.87°S, 151.22°E, including daylight saving time where Sydney uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Sydney this year
- Longest day: December 22 (14h 25m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (9h 54m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:31 AM on October 3
- Latest sunset: 8:11 PM on January 5
Questions
What time is sunrise in Sydney today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 7:07 PM in Sydney, giving 12 hours 49 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Sydney?
The longest day in Sydney in 2026 is December 22, with 14 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sydney?
The shortest day in Sydney in 2026 is June 22, with 9 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Sydney?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:31 AM on October 3, and the latest sunset is 8:11 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 Sydney?
Today, golden hour in Sydney is from sunrise (6:18 AM) to 6:51 AM in the morning, and from 6:33 PM to sunset (7:07 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.