Sunrise & sunset times in Central Coast, Australia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 17:04 in Central Coast. All times are shown in the Australia/Sydney timezone.
Today in Central Coast
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Central Coast 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 Central Coast when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Central Coast (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Central Coast’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:59 | 20:07 | 13:03 | 14h 07m |
| February | 06:29 | 19:46 | 13:08 | 13h 16m |
| March | 06:53 | 19:12 | 13:03 | 12h 19m |
| April | 06:16 | 17:32 | 11:54 | 11h 16m |
| May | 06:38 | 17:02 | 11:50 | 10h 24m |
| June | 06:56 | 16:53 | 11:54 | 9h 56m |
| July | 06:56 | 17:04 | 12:00 | 10h 08m |
| August | 06:33 | 17:25 | 11:59 | 10h 51m |
| September | 05:54 | 17:45 | 11:49 | 11h 51m |
| October | 06:14 | 19:07 | 12:40 | 12h 53m |
| November | 05:44 | 19:34 | 12:39 | 13h 50m |
| December | 05:38 | 20:00 | 12:49 | 14h 21m |
Solar year in Central Coast (2026)
Day length in Central Coast swings by 4h 26m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Central Coast
Longest day in Central Coast: 14h 13m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 47m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 9h 58m.
Moon tonight in Central Coast
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 Central Coast today?▼
The sun rises at 06:56 Australia/Sydney in Central Coast, Australia today.
What time is sunset in Central Coast today?▼
The sun sets at 17:04 Australia/Sydney in Central Coast today.
How long is the day in Central Coast today?▼
Daylight in Central Coast today lasts 10 hours and 7 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Central Coast?▼
The morning golden hour in Central Coast runs from 06:29 to 07:34, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:26 to 17:31.
What is the timezone of Central Coast?▼
Central Coast 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 Central Coast?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Central Coast is 22 December 2026, with 14h 22m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Central Coast?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Central Coast is 21 June 2026, with 9h 56m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Central Coast?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Central Coast swings by 4h 26m.