Sunrise & sunset times in Canberra, Australia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 07:10 and sets at 17:08 in Canberra. All times are shown in the Australia/Sydney timezone.
Today in Canberra
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Canberra 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 Canberra when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Canberra (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Canberra’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:04 | 20:20 | 13:12 | 14h 16m |
| February | 06:36 | 19:58 | 13:17 | 13h 21m |
| March | 07:01 | 19:22 | 13:12 | 12h 20m |
| April | 06:27 | 17:39 | 12:03 | 11h 12m |
| May | 06:51 | 17:08 | 11:59 | 10h 17m |
| June | 07:10 | 16:57 | 12:03 | 9h 47m |
| July | 07:09 | 17:09 | 12:09 | 9h 59m |
| August | 06:44 | 17:31 | 12:08 | 10h 46m |
| September | 06:03 | 17:54 | 11:58 | 11h 50m |
| October | 06:21 | 19:17 | 12:49 | 12h 56m |
| November | 05:49 | 19:47 | 12:48 | 13h 58m |
| December | 05:42 | 20:14 | 12:58 | 14h 31m |
Solar year in Canberra (2026)
Day length in Canberra swings by 4h 46m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Canberra
Longest day in Canberra: 14h 23m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 37m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 9h 49m.
Moon tonight in Canberra
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Canberra today?▼
The sun rises at 07:10 Australia/Sydney in Canberra, Australia today.
What time is sunset in Canberra today?▼
The sun sets at 17:08 Australia/Sydney in Canberra today.
How long is the day in Canberra today?▼
Daylight in Canberra today lasts 9 hours and 58 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Canberra?▼
The morning golden hour in Canberra runs from 06:42 to 07:48, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:30 to 17:36.
What is the timezone of Canberra?▼
Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Canberra?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Canberra is 22 December 2026, with 14h 33m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Canberra?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Canberra is 21 June 2026, with 9h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Canberra?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Canberra swings by 4h 46m.