Sunrise & sunset times in Geelong, Australia
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 18:01 in Geelong. All times are shown in the Australia/Melbourne timezone.
Today in Geelong
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Golden hour in Geelong 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 Geelong when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Geelong (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Geelong’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:15 | 20:47 | 13:31 | 14h 31m |
| February | 06:51 | 20:21 | 13:36 | 13h 30m |
| March | 07:20 | 19:42 | 13:31 | 12h 22m |
| April | 06:49 | 17:55 | 12:22 | 11h 06m |
| May | 07:16 | 17:21 | 12:18 | 10h 04m |
| June | 07:37 | 17:08 | 12:22 | 9h 31m |
| July | 07:36 | 17:21 | 12:28 | 9h 45m |
| August | 07:08 | 17:46 | 12:27 | 10h 37m |
| September | 06:23 | 18:12 | 12:17 | 11h 49m |
| October | 06:37 | 19:39 | 13:08 | 13h 02m |
| November | 06:01 | 20:12 | 13:07 | 14h 10m |
| December | 05:53 | 20:41 | 13:17 | 14h 47m |
Solar year in Geelong (2026)
Day length in Geelong swings by 5h 19m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Geelong
Longest day in Geelong: 14h 39m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 21m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 14m.
Moon tonight in Geelong
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Geelong today?▼
The sun rises at 06:43 Australia/Melbourne in Geelong, Australia today.
What time is sunset in Geelong today?▼
The sun sets at 18:01 Australia/Melbourne in Geelong today.
How long is the day in Geelong today?▼
Daylight in Geelong today lasts 11 hours and 18 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Geelong?▼
The morning golden hour in Geelong runs from 06:17 to 07:19, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:26 to 18:28.
What is the timezone of Geelong?▼
Geelong uses the Australia/Melbourne timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Geelong?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Geelong is 22 December 2026, with 14h 49m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Geelong?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Geelong is 21 June 2026, with 9h 31m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Geelong?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Geelong swings by 5h 19m.