Sun Times in Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sydney?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Sydney (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sydney?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Sydney (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sydney?
Morning golden hour in Sydney ends at 7:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:44 PM.
How long is the day in Sydney?
The day length for Sydney is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sydney?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Sydney is shown in the times above (Australia/Sydney). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Sydney?
Sunset and dusk times for Sydney are displayed above (Australia/Sydney). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Sydney?
Twilight duration in Sydney varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Sydney?
The earliest sunrise in Sydney in 2026 is at 5:57 AM on October 31 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sydney?
The latest sunset in Sydney in 2026 is at 8:11 PM on January 5 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sydney?
After sunset in Sydney, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
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