Sunrise & sunset times in Perth, Australia
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 18:20 in Perth. All times are shown in the Australia/Perth timezone.
Today in Perth
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Perth 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 Perth when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Perth (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Perth’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:25 | 19:25 | 12:25 | 14h 00m |
| February | 05:54 | 19:06 | 12:30 | 13h 12m |
| March | 06:16 | 18:34 | 12:25 | 12h 18m |
| April | 06:37 | 17:55 | 12:16 | 11h 18m |
| May | 06:57 | 17:27 | 12:12 | 10h 30m |
| June | 07:14 | 17:19 | 12:16 | 10h 04m |
| July | 07:15 | 17:30 | 12:22 | 10h 14m |
| August | 06:53 | 17:49 | 12:21 | 10h 56m |
| September | 06:15 | 18:08 | 12:11 | 11h 52m |
| October | 05:37 | 18:27 | 12:02 | 12h 50m |
| November | 05:08 | 18:53 | 12:01 | 13h 44m |
| December | 05:04 | 19:18 | 12:11 | 14h 13m |
Solar year in Perth (2026)
Day length in Perth swings by 4h 11m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Perth
Longest day in Perth: 14h 6m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 54m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 27m.
Moon tonight in Perth
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Perth today?▼
The sun rises at 05:50 Australia/Perth in Perth, Australia today.
What time is sunset in Perth today?▼
The sun sets at 18:20 Australia/Perth in Perth today.
How long is the day in Perth today?▼
Daylight in Perth today lasts 12 hours and 29 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Perth?▼
The morning golden hour in Perth runs from 05:26 to 06:23, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:48 to 18:44.
What is the timezone of Perth?▼
Perth uses the Australia/Perth timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Perth?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Perth is 22 December 2026, with 14h 15m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Perth?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Perth is 21 June 2026, with 10h 03m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Perth?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Perth swings by 4h 11m.