Sunrise and sunset times in Melbourne, 2026
In Melbourne, Australia (37.8136° S, 144.9631° E), the longest day of 2026 is 22 December: the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 20:42, giving 14h 47m of daylight. The shortest is 21 June, with 9h 33m of daylight. Local time, Australia/Melbourne time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Melbourne
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 21 March | 07:23 | 19:30 | 12h 07m | 52.0° | 91° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 07:35 | 17:08 | 9h 33m | 28.8° | 61° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:08 | 18:17 | 12h 08m | 52.2° | 91° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 05:54 | 20:42 | 14h 47m | 75.6° | 121° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Melbourne, 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 | 05:30 | 06:01 | 13:23 | 75.2° | 20:45 | 21:16 | 14h 44m |
| 15 January | 05:44 | 06:14 | 13:29 | 73.3° | 20:43 | 21:14 | 14h 29m |
| 1 February | 06:04 | 06:33 | 13:33 | 69.3° | 20:33 | 21:02 | 14h 00m |
| 15 February | 06:21 | 06:49 | 13:34 | 64.9° | 20:18 | 20:46 | 13h 29m |
| 1 March | 06:37 | 07:04 | 13:32 | 59.8° | 20:00 | 20:27 | 12h 56m |
| 15 March | 06:51 | 07:17 | 13:29 | 54.4° | 19:39 | 20:06 | 12h 22m |
| 1 April | 07:07 | 07:33 | 13:24 | 47.7° | 19:13 | 19:40 | 11h 40m |
| 15 April | 06:19 | 06:46 | 12:20 | 42.5° | 17:53 | 18:20 | 11h 07m |
| 1 May | 06:33 | 07:00 | 12:17 | 37.2° | 17:33 | 18:00 | 10h 33m |
| 15 May | 06:45 | 07:13 | 12:16 | 33.4° | 17:19 | 17:47 | 10h 06m |
| 1 June | 06:57 | 07:26 | 12:17 | 30.2° | 17:09 | 17:38 | 9h 43m |
| 15 June | 07:04 | 07:33 | 12:20 | 28.9° | 17:07 | 17:36 | 9h 34m |
| 1 July | 07:07 | 07:36 | 12:23 | 29.1° | 17:11 | 17:40 | 9h 35m |
| 15 July | 07:03 | 07:32 | 12:26 | 30.7° | 17:19 | 17:48 | 9h 47m |
| 1 August | 06:52 | 07:20 | 12:26 | 34.2° | 17:32 | 18:00 | 10h 12m |
| 15 August | 06:38 | 07:05 | 12:24 | 38.1° | 17:44 | 18:11 | 10h 39m |
| 1 September | 06:15 | 06:42 | 12:20 | 43.9° | 17:58 | 18:25 | 11h 16m |
| 15 September | 05:55 | 06:21 | 12:15 | 49.1° | 18:10 | 18:36 | 11h 49m |
| 1 October | 05:30 | 05:56 | 12:09 | 55.3° | 18:24 | 18:50 | 12h 28m |
| 15 October | 06:08 | 06:35 | 13:06 | 60.7° | 19:37 | 20:04 | 13h 02m |
| 1 November | 05:45 | 06:13 | 13:03 | 66.6° | 19:54 | 20:22 | 13h 41m |
| 15 November | 05:31 | 06:00 | 13:04 | 70.6° | 20:09 | 20:38 | 14h 09m |
| 1 December | 05:21 | 05:52 | 13:09 | 74.0° | 20:26 | 20:57 | 14h 34m |
| 15 December | 05:20 | 05:52 | 13:15 | 75.4° | 20:38 | 21:09 | 14h 46m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Melbourne?
In 2026, the sun rises in Melbourne between 05:51 (on 8 December) and 07:36 (on 29 June), local time (Australia/Melbourne). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 07:35; at the December solstice, it is at 05:54.
What time is sunset in Melbourne?
In 2026, sunset in Melbourne ranges from 17:07 (on 13 June) to 20:45 (on 5 January), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Melbourne?
It is 22 December 2026, with 14h 47m between sunrise (05:54) and sunset (20:42). The shortest day is 21 June, with 9h 33m (sunrise 07:35, sunset 17:08).
How high does the sun get in Melbourne?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 75.6° at its highest point of the year (on 22 December) and 28.8° at its lowest (on 21 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Melbourne?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 91°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 61°) and sets in the west-northwest (299°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (121°) and sets in the west-southwest (239°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Australia/Melbourne time zone, including the switch to and from 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.