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Brisbane Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Australia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Brisbane, Australia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Brisbane, Australia, sunrise is at 5:13 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (Australia/Brisbane). The day lasts 12h 42m, solar noon is at 11:34 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:44 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:25 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
GMT+10
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 2:03 AM
Today’s solar times in Brisbane
Dawn
4:50 AM
Sunrise
5:13 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:44 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:25 PM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Dusk
6:19 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 42m
Solar noon
11:34 AM
Coordinates
-27.4679, 153.0281
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -27.4679, longitude 153.0281, and the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Brisbane over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 5:13 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 42m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 44m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 5:06 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 53m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 4:50 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 26m |
What these times mean
Brisbane changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Brisbane throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:07 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 41m |
| February | 5:32 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 02m |
| March | 5:49 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:05 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 27m |
| May | 6:22 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 47m |
| June | 6:37 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 25m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 33m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 07m |
| September | 5:47 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:13 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 42m |
| November | 4:50 AM | 6:17 PM | 13h 27m |
| December | 4:48 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 52m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:46 AM
November 25
Latest sunset
6:49 PM
January 11
Longest day
13h 53m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 24m
June 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Brisbane with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2028 | 12:56 PM | 105.6% |
| Nov 25, 2030 | 4:51 PM | 104.7% |
| Jul 13, 2037 | 12:40 PM | 104.1% |
| Dec 26, 2038 | 11:00 AM | 102.7% |
| Oct 14, 2042 | 12:00 PM | 93% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Brisbane today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Brisbane, Australia is at 5:13 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (Australia/Brisbane).
How long is the day in Brisbane today?
Today in Brisbane, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 42m.
When is golden hour in Brisbane?
Morning golden hour in Brisbane ends at 5:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:25 PM.
What time is solar noon in Brisbane?
Solar noon in Brisbane is at 11:34 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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