Sunrise and sunset times in Sydney, 2026
In Sydney, Australia (33.8688° S, 151.2093° E), the longest day of 2026 is 22 December: the sun rises at 05:41 and sets at 20:05, giving 14h 25m of daylight. The shortest is 21 June, with 9h 54m of daylight. Local time, Australia/Sydney time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Sydney
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 21 March | 06:58 | 19:05 | 12h 07m | 56.0° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:59 | 16:53 | 9h 54m | 32.7° | 62° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 05:43 | 17:51 | 12h 08m | 56.2° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 05:41 | 20:05 | 14h 25m | 79.6° | 119° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Sydney, 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 | 05:18 | 05:47 | 12:58 | 79.1° | 20:09 | 20:38 | 14h 22m |
| 15 January | 05:31 | 05:59 | 13:04 | 77.3° | 20:09 | 20:37 | 14h 10m |
| 1 February | 05:49 | 06:16 | 13:08 | 73.3° | 20:00 | 20:27 | 13h 44m |
| 15 February | 06:03 | 06:30 | 13:09 | 68.9° | 19:48 | 20:14 | 13h 18m |
| 1 March | 06:17 | 06:42 | 13:07 | 63.8° | 19:31 | 19:57 | 12h 49m |
| 15 March | 06:29 | 06:54 | 13:04 | 58.3° | 19:13 | 19:38 | 12h 20m |
| 1 April | 06:42 | 07:07 | 12:59 | 51.6° | 18:50 | 19:15 | 11h 44m |
| 15 April | 05:52 | 06:17 | 11:55 | 46.4° | 17:32 | 17:57 | 11h 15m |
| 1 May | 06:03 | 06:29 | 11:52 | 41.1° | 17:14 | 17:40 | 10h 45m |
| 15 May | 06:13 | 06:39 | 11:51 | 37.3° | 17:02 | 17:29 | 10h 23m |
| 1 June | 06:24 | 06:51 | 11:52 | 34.1° | 16:54 | 17:21 | 10h 03m |
| 15 June | 06:30 | 06:58 | 11:55 | 32.9° | 16:52 | 17:20 | 9h 55m |
| 1 July | 06:33 | 07:01 | 11:59 | 33.0° | 16:57 | 17:24 | 9h 56m |
| 15 July | 06:31 | 06:58 | 12:01 | 34.6° | 17:04 | 17:31 | 10h 06m |
| 1 August | 06:21 | 06:47 | 12:01 | 38.1° | 17:15 | 17:41 | 10h 28m |
| 15 August | 06:08 | 06:34 | 11:59 | 42.1° | 17:25 | 17:51 | 10h 51m |
| 1 September | 05:48 | 06:14 | 11:55 | 47.8° | 17:37 | 18:02 | 11h 23m |
| 15 September | 05:30 | 05:55 | 11:50 | 53.1° | 17:46 | 18:11 | 11h 51m |
| 1 October | 05:07 | 05:32 | 11:44 | 59.3° | 17:57 | 18:22 | 12h 25m |
| 15 October | 05:48 | 06:14 | 12:41 | 64.6° | 19:08 | 19:33 | 12h 54m |
| 1 November | 05:28 | 05:55 | 12:38 | 70.5° | 19:22 | 19:49 | 13h 28m |
| 15 November | 05:16 | 05:43 | 12:39 | 74.6° | 19:36 | 20:03 | 13h 52m |
| 1 December | 05:08 | 05:37 | 12:44 | 77.9° | 19:51 | 20:19 | 14h 14m |
| 15 December | 05:09 | 05:38 | 12:50 | 79.4° | 20:01 | 20:31 | 14h 24m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Sydney?
In 2026, the sun rises in Sydney between 05:30 (on 3 October) and 07:09 (on 4 April), local time (Australia/Sydney). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:59; at the December solstice, it is at 05:41.
What time is sunset in Sydney?
In 2026, sunset in Sydney ranges from 16:52 (on 11 June) to 20:09 (on 7 January), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Sydney?
It is 22 December 2026, with 14h 25m between sunrise (05:41) and sunset (20:05). The shortest day is 21 June, with 9h 54m (sunrise 06:59, sunset 16:53).
How high does the sun get in Sydney?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 79.6° at its highest point of the year (on 22 December) and 32.7° at its lowest (on 21 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Sydney?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 62°) and sets in the west-northwest (298°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (119°) and sets in the west-southwest (241°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Australia/Sydney 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.