Sunrise & sunset times in Gold Coast, Australia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 17:07 in Gold Coast. All times are shown in the Australia/Brisbane timezone.
Today in Gold Coast
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Golden hour in Gold 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 Gold Coast when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Gold Coast (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Gold Coast’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:03 | 18:47 | 11:55 | 13h 43m |
| February | 05:28 | 18:31 | 12:00 | 13h 02m |
| March | 05:46 | 18:03 | 11:55 | 12h 16m |
| April | 06:03 | 17:29 | 11:46 | 11h 25m |
| May | 06:20 | 17:04 | 11:42 | 10h 44m |
| June | 06:35 | 16:57 | 11:46 | 10h 22m |
| July | 06:36 | 17:08 | 11:52 | 10h 31m |
| August | 06:17 | 17:24 | 11:50 | 11h 06m |
| September | 05:44 | 17:38 | 11:41 | 11h 54m |
| October | 05:10 | 17:54 | 11:32 | 12h 43m |
| November | 04:46 | 18:15 | 11:30 | 13h 29m |
| December | 04:44 | 18:38 | 11:41 | 13h 54m |
Solar year in Gold Coast (2026)
Day length in Gold Coast swings by 3h 34m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Gold Coast
Longest day in Gold Coast: 13h 47m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 13m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 22m.
Moon tonight in Gold 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 Gold Coast today?▼
The sun rises at 06:36 Australia/Brisbane in Gold Coast, Australia today.
What time is sunset in Gold Coast today?▼
The sun sets at 17:07 Australia/Brisbane in Gold Coast today.
How long is the day in Gold Coast today?▼
Daylight in Gold Coast today lasts 10 hours and 30 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gold Coast?▼
The morning golden hour in Gold Coast runs from 06:11 to 07:11, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:32 to 17:32.
What is the timezone of Gold Coast?▼
Gold Coast uses the Australia/Brisbane timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Gold Coast?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Gold Coast is 22 December 2026, with 13h 55m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Gold Coast?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Gold Coast is 21 June 2026, with 10h 22m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Gold Coast?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Gold Coast swings by 3h 34m.