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Gold Coast Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Australia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Gold Coast, Australia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia, sunrise is at 6:39 AM and sunset is at 5:01 PM (Australia/Brisbane). The day lasts 10h 22m, solar noon is at 11:50 AM, morning golden hour ends at 7:14 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:26 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+10
Updated hourly
Australia/Brisbane
Today’s solar times in Gold Coast
Dawn
6:13 AM
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:14 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:26 PM
Sunset
5:01 PM
Dusk
5:27 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 22m
Solar noon
11:50 AM
Coordinates
-28.0003, 153.4309
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -28.0003, longitude 153.4309, and the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Gold Coast over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 22m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 22m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 24m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 41m |
What these times mean
Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:04 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 44m |
| February | 5:30 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 04m |
| March | 5:47 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 18m |
| April | 6:04 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 27m |
| May | 6:21 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 45m |
| June | 6:36 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 23m |
| July | 6:37 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 31m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 06m |
| September | 5:46 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:11 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 43m |
| November | 4:47 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 29m |
| December | 4:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 54m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:43 AM
November 27
Latest sunset
6:48 PM
January 5
Longest day
13h 55m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 22m
June 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gold Coast today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Gold Coast, Australia is at 6:39 AM and sunset is at 5:01 PM (Australia/Brisbane).
How long is the day in Gold Coast today?
Today in Gold Coast, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 22m.
When is golden hour in Gold Coast?
Morning golden hour in Gold Coast ends at 7:14 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:26 PM.
What time is solar noon in Gold Coast?
Solar noon in Gold Coast is at 11:50 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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