Sunrise & sunset times in Melbourne, Australia
On Monday 22 June 2026, the sun rises at 07:35 and sets at 17:08 in Melbourne. All times are shown in the Australia/Melbourne timezone.
Today in Melbourne
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Melbourne 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 Melbourne when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Melbourne (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Melbourne’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:14 | 20:43 | 13:29 | 14h 29m |
| February | 06:49 | 20:18 | 13:34 | 13h 29m |
| March | 07:17 | 19:39 | 13:29 | 12h 21m |
| April | 06:46 | 17:53 | 12:20 | 11h 07m |
| May | 07:13 | 17:19 | 12:16 | 10h 06m |
| June | 07:33 | 17:07 | 12:20 | 9h 33m |
| July | 07:32 | 17:19 | 12:26 | 9h 46m |
| August | 07:05 | 17:44 | 12:24 | 10h 38m |
| September | 06:21 | 18:10 | 12:15 | 11h 49m |
| October | 06:35 | 19:37 | 13:06 | 13h 01m |
| November | 06:00 | 20:09 | 13:04 | 14h 09m |
| December | 05:52 | 20:38 | 13:15 | 14h 45m |
Solar year in Melbourne (2026)
Day length in Melbourne swings by 5h 15m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Melbourne
Longest day in Melbourne: 14h 37m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 23m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 9h 23m.
Moon tonight in Melbourne
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 Melbourne today?▼
The sun rises at 07:35 Australia/Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia today.
What time is sunset in Melbourne today?▼
The sun sets at 17:08 Australia/Melbourne in Melbourne today.
How long is the day in Melbourne today?▼
Daylight in Melbourne today lasts 9 hours and 32 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Melbourne?▼
The morning golden hour in Melbourne runs from 07:06 to 08:16, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:27 to 17:37.
What is the timezone of Melbourne?▼
Melbourne 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 Melbourne?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Melbourne is 22 December 2026, with 14h 47m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Melbourne?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Melbourne is 21 June 2026, with 9h 32m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Melbourne?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Melbourne swings by 5h 15m.