Sunrise & sunset times in Sydney, Australia
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:30 and sets at 17:59 in Sydney. All times are shown in the Australia/Sydney timezone.
Today in Sydney
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Sydney 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 Sydney when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sydney (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sydney’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:59 | 20:09 | 13:04 | 14h 09m |
| February | 06:29 | 19:47 | 13:09 | 13h 18m |
| March | 06:54 | 19:13 | 13:04 | 12h 19m |
| April | 06:17 | 17:32 | 11:55 | 11h 15m |
| May | 06:39 | 17:02 | 11:51 | 10h 22m |
| June | 06:58 | 16:52 | 11:55 | 9h 54m |
| July | 06:58 | 17:04 | 12:01 | 10h 06m |
| August | 06:34 | 17:25 | 11:59 | 10h 50m |
| September | 05:55 | 17:46 | 11:50 | 11h 51m |
| October | 06:14 | 19:08 | 12:41 | 12h 53m |
| November | 05:43 | 19:36 | 12:39 | 13h 52m |
| December | 05:38 | 20:01 | 12:50 | 14h 23m |
Solar year in Sydney (2026)
Day length in Sydney swings by 4h 31m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Sydney
Longest day in Sydney: 14h 15m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 45m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 27m.
Moon tonight in Sydney
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 Sydney today?▼
The sun rises at 05:30 Australia/Sydney in Sydney, Australia today.
What time is sunset in Sydney today?▼
The sun sets at 17:59 Australia/Sydney in Sydney today.
How long is the day in Sydney today?▼
Daylight in Sydney today lasts 12 hours and 28 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sydney?▼
The morning golden hour in Sydney runs from 05:05 to 06:03, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:26 to 18:24.
What is the timezone of Sydney?▼
Sydney 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 Sydney?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sydney is 22 December 2026, with 14h 25m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sydney?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sydney is 21 June 2026, with 9h 54m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sydney?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sydney swings by 4h 31m.