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Sydney Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Australia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Sydney, Australia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Sydney, Australia, sunrise is at 5:44 AM and sunset is at 5:53 PM (Australia/Sydney). The day lasts 12h 09m, solar noon is at 11:48 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:17 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+10
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 10:47 PM
Today’s solar times in Sydney
Dawn
5:19 AM
Sunrise
5:44 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:17 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:20 PM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Dusk
6:18 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 09m
Solar noon
11:48 AM
Coordinates
-33.8678, 151.2073
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -33.8678, longitude 151.2073, and the Australia/Sydney time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Sydney over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 09m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 11m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:34 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 24m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 11m |
What these times mean
Sydney 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 Sydney throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:00 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 10m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 19m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 21m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 16m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 23m |
| June | 6:59 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 55m |
| July | 6:59 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 06m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 50m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 6:15 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 53m |
| November | 5:45 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 51m |
| December | 5:39 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 23m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:31 AM
October 3
Latest sunset
8:11 PM
January 5
Longest day
14h 25m
December 22
Shortest day
9h 54m
June 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Sydney 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 Sydney today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Sydney, Australia is at 5:44 AM and sunset is at 5:53 PM (Australia/Sydney).
How long is the day in Sydney today?
Today in Sydney, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 09m.
When is golden hour in Sydney?
Morning golden hour in Sydney ends at 6:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
What time is solar noon in Sydney?
Solar noon in Sydney is at 11:48 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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