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Melbourne Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Australia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Melbourne, Australia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, sunrise is at 6:08 AM and sunset is at 6:18 PM (Australia/Melbourne). The day lasts 12h 10m, solar noon is at 12:13 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:44 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+10
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 10:44 PM
Today’s solar times in Melbourne
Dawn
5:42 AM
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:44 PM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Dusk
6:44 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 10m
Solar noon
12:13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 10m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 12m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 27m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 22m |
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% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Melbourne, Australia is at 6:08 AM and sunset is at 6:18 PM (Australia/Melbourne).
How long is the day in Melbourne today?
Today in Melbourne, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 10m.
When is golden hour in Melbourne?
Morning golden hour in Melbourne ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:44 PM.
What time is solar noon in Melbourne?
Solar noon in Melbourne is at 12:13 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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