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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 July 18, 2026 in Sydney, Australia, sunrise is at 6:58 AM and sunset is at 5:06 PM (Australia/Sydney). The day lasts 10h 09m, solar noon is at 12:02 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:35 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:29 PM.
Local date
July 18, 2026
Time zone
GMT+10
Updated hourly
Australia/Sydney
Today’s solar times in Sydney
Dawn
6:31 AM
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:35 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:29 PM
Sunset
5:06 PM
Dusk
5:33 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 09m
Solar noon
12:02 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 18, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 09m |
| TomorrowJul 19, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 10m |
| +1 weekJul 25, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 17m |
| +1 monthAug 17, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 54m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sydney today?
On July 18, 2026, sunrise in Sydney, Australia is at 6:58 AM and sunset is at 5:06 PM (Australia/Sydney).
How long is the day in Sydney today?
Today in Sydney, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 09m.
When is golden hour in Sydney?
Morning golden hour in Sydney ends at 7:35 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:29 PM.
What time is solar noon in Sydney?
Solar noon in Sydney is at 12:02 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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