Sunrise and Sunset in Byron Bay Today
In Byron Bay, Australia, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:16 and sets at 18:49. The day length is 12h 33m. Solar noon is reached at 12:33.
Byron Bay: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Byron Bay at 12:33 – 33 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on October 3 at 05:22, the latest on April 4 at 06:57.
The sun sets earliest on June 10 at 16:55 and latest on January 10 at 19:48.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 39 min more daylight than the shortest.
Byron Bay 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 | 06:01 | 19:47 | 13 h 46 min | west-southwest 245° | 268 h |
| Feb | 06:27 | 19:31 | 13 h 4 min | west-southwest 255° | 223 h |
| Mar | 06:45 | 19:02 | 12 h 17 min | west 267° | 238 h |
| Apr | 06:03 | 17:27 | 11 h 25 min | west 281° | 235 h |
| May | 06:20 | 17:02 | 10 h 42 min | west-northwest 291° | 226 h |
| Jun | 06:36 | 16:55 | 10 h 20 min | west-northwest 296° | 204 h |
| Jul | 06:37 | 17:05 | 10 h 29 min | west-northwest 294° | 236 h |
| Aug | 06:17 | 17:22 | 11 h 5 min | west-northwest 286° | 268 h |
| Sep | 05:44 | 17:38 | 11 h 54 min | west 273° | 266 h |
| Oct | 06:09 | 18:54 | 12 h 45 min | west 260° | 270 h |
| Nov | 05:44 | 19:16 | 13 h 32 min | west-southwest 248° | 274 h |
| Dec | 05:41 | 19:39 | 13 h 57 min | west-southwest 243° | 270 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: November with 274 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 204 – 2,978 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Brisbane/QLD, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Byron Bay
Morning: 06:02–06:48 · Evening: 18:18–19:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Byron Bay, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:02 to 06:48. The evening golden hour extends from 18:18 to 19:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Byron Bay
Morning: 05:53–06:02 · Evening: 19:04–19:13
The Blue Hour in Byron Bay offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:53 to 06:02, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:04 to 19:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Byron Bay
Byron Bay is located at a latitude of -28.64° and a longitude of 153.62°. The city is in the Australia/Sydney timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Byron Bay vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Byron Bay
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Byron Bay. 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 Byron Bay, with up to 13h 58m 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 Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay brings the shortest days with only 10h 19m 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 Byron Bay
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Byron Bay (28.6° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 33m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Byron Bay
When does the sun rise in Byron Bay today?
Today the sun rises in Byron Bay at 06:16 and sets at 18:49.
How long is the day in Byron Bay today?
The day lasts 12h 33m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Byron Bay today?
In the morning from 06:02–06:48, in the evening from 18:18–19:04.
When is the longest day in Byron Bay?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 58m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 19m.
When does it get dark in Byron Bay today?
It is dark from 19:13, fully dark from 20:10.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Byron Bay. All times are in local time. How it is calculated