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Melbourne, Australia: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Melbourne, Australia. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 9, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, sunrise is at 6:06 AM and sunset is at 8:03 PM (Australia/Melbourne). The day lasts 13h 57m, solar noon is at 1:05 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:26 PM.
Local date
November 9, 2026
Time zone
GMT+11
Last refreshed
Nov 9, 2026, 4:15 AM
Today’s solar times in Melbourne
Dawn
5:38 AM
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:26 PM
Sunset
8:03 PM
Dusk
8:32 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 57m
Solar noon
1:05 PM
Coordinates
-37.8140, 144.9633
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -37.8140, longitude 144.9633, and the Australia/Melbourne time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Melbourne over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 9, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 57m |
| TomorrowNov 10, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 59m |
| +1 weekNov 16, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 10m |
| +1 monthDec 9, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 42m |
What these times mean
Melbourne 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 Melbourne throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:15 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 30m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 30m |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 23m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 08m |
| May | 7:14 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 07m |
| June | 7:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 34m |
| July | 7:33 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 46m |
| August | 7:07 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 38m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 48m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 01m |
| November | 6:01 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 08m |
| December | 5:53 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 45m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:52 AM
December 5
Latest sunset
8:46 PM
January 1
Longest day
14h 47m
December 22
Shortest day
9h 32m
June 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Melbourne 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 | 5:51 PM | 104.7% |
| Mar 10, 2035 | 10:05 AM | 99.2% |
| Jul 13, 2037 | 12:40 PM | 104.1% |
| Dec 26, 2038 | 12:00 PM | 102.7% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne today?
On November 9, 2026, sunrise in Melbourne, Australia is at 6:06 AM and sunset is at 8:03 PM (Australia/Melbourne).
How long is the day in Melbourne today?
Today in Melbourne, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 57m.
When is golden hour in Melbourne?
Morning golden hour in Melbourne ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:26 PM.
What time is solar noon in Melbourne?
Solar noon in Melbourne is at 1:05 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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