Sunrise and sunset times in Brisbane, 2026
In Brisbane, Australia (27.4698° S, 153.0251° E), the longest day of 2026 is 22 December: the sun rises at 04:49 and sets at 18:42, giving 13h 53m of daylight. The shortest is 21 June, with 10h 24m of daylight. Local time, Australia/Brisbane time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Brisbane
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 21 March | 05:51 | 17:58 | 12h 07m | 62.4° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:37 | 17:01 | 10h 24m | 39.1° | 64° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 05:36 | 17:44 | 12h 07m | 62.6° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 04:49 | 18:42 | 13h 53m | 86.0° | 117° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Brisbane, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 04:29 | 04:55 | 11:51 | 85.5° | 18:46 | 19:13 | 13h 51m |
| 15 January | 04:40 | 05:06 | 11:57 | 83.7° | 18:47 | 19:13 | 13h 41m |
| 1 February | 04:55 | 05:20 | 12:01 | 79.7° | 18:42 | 19:07 | 13h 22m |
| 15 February | 05:06 | 05:30 | 12:02 | 75.3° | 18:32 | 18:56 | 13h 02m |
| 1 March | 05:16 | 05:40 | 12:00 | 70.2° | 18:19 | 18:43 | 12h 39m |
| 15 March | 05:25 | 05:48 | 11:56 | 64.7° | 18:04 | 18:28 | 12h 16m |
| 1 April | 05:34 | 05:57 | 11:51 | 58.0° | 17:46 | 18:09 | 11h 49m |
| 15 April | 05:40 | 06:04 | 11:48 | 52.8° | 17:31 | 17:54 | 11h 27m |
| 1 May | 05:48 | 06:13 | 11:45 | 47.5° | 17:16 | 17:40 | 11h 04m |
| 15 May | 05:56 | 06:20 | 11:44 | 43.7° | 17:07 | 17:32 | 10h 46m |
| 1 June | 06:04 | 06:30 | 11:45 | 40.5° | 17:01 | 17:26 | 10h 31m |
| 15 June | 06:10 | 06:35 | 11:48 | 39.2° | 17:00 | 17:26 | 10h 25m |
| 1 July | 06:13 | 06:38 | 11:51 | 39.4° | 17:04 | 17:30 | 10h 26m |
| 15 July | 06:11 | 06:37 | 11:53 | 41.0° | 17:10 | 17:35 | 10h 34m |
| 1 August | 06:04 | 06:29 | 11:54 | 44.5° | 17:19 | 17:44 | 10h 50m |
| 15 August | 05:54 | 06:18 | 11:52 | 48.5° | 17:26 | 17:50 | 11h 08m |
| 1 September | 05:38 | 06:01 | 11:48 | 54.2° | 17:34 | 17:58 | 11h 33m |
| 15 September | 05:22 | 05:46 | 11:43 | 59.5° | 17:40 | 18:04 | 11h 55m |
| 1 October | 05:04 | 05:27 | 11:37 | 65.7° | 17:48 | 18:11 | 12h 20m |
| 15 October | 04:48 | 05:12 | 11:33 | 71.0° | 17:55 | 18:19 | 12h 43m |
| 1 November | 04:32 | 04:57 | 11:31 | 76.9° | 18:06 | 18:30 | 13h 09m |
| 15 November | 04:23 | 04:48 | 11:32 | 81.0° | 18:16 | 18:41 | 13h 28m |
| 1 December | 04:18 | 04:44 | 11:36 | 84.3° | 18:29 | 18:55 | 13h 44m |
| 15 December | 04:20 | 04:46 | 11:42 | 85.8° | 18:38 | 19:05 | 13h 52m |
Terrain around Brisbane
The terrain around Brisbane rises up to 1.8° above the horizon (towards the northwest). On 21 March, the sun appears at 05:56 instead of 05:51 and disappears at 17:50 instead of 17:58: 0h 12m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 05:11 | 05:13 | 18:46 | 18:44 | 13h 32m |
| 21 February | 05:35 | 05:37 | 18:27 | 18:19 | 12h 43m |
| 21 March | 05:51 | 05:56 | 17:58 | 17:50 | 11h 55m |
| 21 April | 06:07 | 06:09 | 17:25 | 17:19 | 11h 11m |
| 21 May | 06:24 | 06:26 | 17:04 | 16:57 | 10h 32m |
| 21 June | 06:37 | 06:39 | 17:01 | 16:56 | 10h 18m |
| 21 July | 06:35 | 06:37 | 17:13 | 17:06 | 10h 30m |
| 21 August | 06:13 | 06:14 | 17:29 | 17:23 | 11h 10m |
| 21 September | 05:39 | 05:41 | 17:43 | 17:35 | 11h 55m |
| 21 October | 05:06 | 05:08 | 17:59 | 17:50 | 12h 43m |
| 21 November | 04:46 | 04:48 | 18:21 | 18:18 | 13h 31m |
| 21 December | 04:49 | 04:52 | 18:42 | 18:40 | 13h 49m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Brisbane?
In 2026, the sun rises in Brisbane between 04:44 (on 2 December) and 06:38 (on 2 July), local time (Australia/Brisbane). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:37; at the December solstice, it is at 04:49.
What time is sunset in Brisbane?
In 2026, sunset in Brisbane ranges from 17:00 (on 9 June) to 18:47 (on 11 January), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Brisbane?
It is 22 December 2026, with 13h 53m between sunrise (04:49) and sunset (18:42). The shortest day is 21 June, with 10h 24m (sunrise 06:37, sunset 17:01).
How high does the sun get in Brisbane?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 86.0° at its highest point of the year (on 22 December) and 39.1° at its lowest (on 21 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Brisbane?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 64°) and sets in the west-northwest (296°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (117°) and sets in the west-southwest (243°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Australia/Brisbane time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.