Sunrise & sunset times in Adelaide, Australia
On Sunday 21 June 2026, the sun rises at 07:23 and sets at 17:11 in Adelaide. All times are shown in the Australia/Adelaide timezone.
Today in Adelaide
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Adelaide today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Adelaide when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Adelaide (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Adelaide’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:17 | 20:31 | 13:24 | 14h 14m |
| February | 06:48 | 20:09 | 13:29 | 13h 20m |
| March | 07:14 | 19:34 | 13:24 | 12h 20m |
| April | 06:38 | 17:52 | 12:15 | 11h 13m |
| May | 07:02 | 17:21 | 12:11 | 10h 18m |
| June | 07:21 | 17:10 | 12:16 | 9h 49m |
| July | 07:21 | 17:22 | 12:21 | 10h 01m |
| August | 06:56 | 17:44 | 12:20 | 10h 47m |
| September | 06:15 | 18:06 | 12:10 | 11h 50m |
| October | 06:33 | 19:29 | 13:01 | 12h 55m |
| November | 06:01 | 19:58 | 13:00 | 13h 56m |
| December | 05:55 | 20:25 | 13:10 | 14h 29m |
Solar year in Adelaide (2026)
Day length in Adelaide swings by 4h 42m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Adelaide
Longest day in Adelaide: 14h 21m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 39m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 9h 39m.
Moon tonight in Adelaide
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Adelaide today?▼
The sun rises at 07:23 Australia/Adelaide in Adelaide, Australia today.
What time is sunset in Adelaide today?▼
The sun sets at 17:11 Australia/Adelaide in Adelaide today.
How long is the day in Adelaide today?▼
Daylight in Adelaide today lasts 9 hours and 48 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Adelaide?▼
The morning golden hour in Adelaide runs from 06:55 to 08:02, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:32 to 17:39.
What is the timezone of Adelaide?▼
Adelaide uses the Australia/Adelaide timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Adelaide?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Adelaide is 22 December 2026, with 14h 31m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Adelaide?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Adelaide is 21 June 2026, with 9h 48m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Adelaide?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Adelaide swings by 4h 42m.