Sunrise and Sunset in Alice Springs Today
In Alice Springs, Australia, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:08 and sets at 18:36. The day length is 12h 28m. Solar noon is reached at 12:22.
Alice Springs: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Alice Springs at 12:22 – 22 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on November 29 at 05:38, the latest on July 4 at 07:17.
The sun sets earliest on June 7 at 17:54 and latest on January 13 at 19:26.
The longest day of the year has 2 h 56 min more daylight than the shortest.
Alice Springs through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:00 | 19:26 | 13 h 26 min | west-southwest 246° | 317 h |
| Feb | 06:21 | 19:14 | 12 h 53 min | west-southwest 256° | 274 h |
| Mar | 06:35 | 18:50 | 12 h 15 min | west 267° | 298 h |
| Apr | 06:48 | 18:20 | 11 h 33 min | west 280° | 291 h |
| May | 07:01 | 18:00 | 10 h 59 min | west-northwest 290° | 268 h |
| Jun | 07:14 | 17:55 | 10 h 41 min | west-northwest 295° | 253 h |
| Jul | 07:16 | 18:04 | 10 h 48 min | west-northwest 293° | 284 h |
| Aug | 07:00 | 18:17 | 11 h 17 min | west-northwest 285° | 314 h |
| Sep | 06:31 | 18:28 | 11 h 56 min | west 273° | 302 h |
| Oct | 06:01 | 18:39 | 12 h 37 min | west 260° | 317 h |
| Nov | 05:41 | 18:56 | 13 h 15 min | west-southwest 249° | 298 h |
| Dec | 05:41 | 19:17 | 13 h 35 min | west-southwest 244° | 295 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (295°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 51° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: January with 317 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 253 – 3,511 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Alice Springs/NT, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Alice Springs
Morning: 05:54–06:38 · Evening: 18:06–18:50
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Alice Springs, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:54 to 06:38. The evening golden hour extends from 18:06 to 18:50. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Alice Springs
Morning: 05:45–05:54 · Evening: 18:50–18:59
The Blue Hour in Alice Springs offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:45 to 05:54, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:50 to 18:59, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Alice Springs
Alice Springs is located at a latitude of -23.70° and a longitude of 133.88°. The city is in the Australia/Darwin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Alice Springs vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Alice Springs
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Alice Springs. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 6m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Alice Springs, with up to 13h 36m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Alice Springs sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Alice Springs brings the shortest days with only 10h 40m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Alice Springs
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Alice Springs (23.7° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 28m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Alice Springs
When does the sun rise in Alice Springs today?
Today the sun rises in Alice Springs at 06:08 and sets at 18:36.
How long is the day in Alice Springs today?
The day lasts 12h 28m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Alice Springs today?
In the morning from 05:54–06:38, in the evening from 18:06–18:50.
When is the longest day in Alice Springs?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 36m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 40m.
When does it get dark in Alice Springs today?
It is dark from 18:59, fully dark from 19:52.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Alice Springs. All times are in local time. How it is calculated