Sunrise and Sunset in Frankston East Today
In Frankston East, Australia, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 06:07 and sets at 19:58. The day length is 13h 51m. Solar noon is reached at 13:02.
Frankston East: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Frankston East at 13:03 – 1 h 3 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 December 8 at 05:49, the latest on June 29 at 07:36.
The sun sets earliest on June 13 at 17:05 and latest on January 5 at 20:45.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 19 min more daylight than the shortest.
Frankston East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:12 | 20:44 | 14 h 31 min | west-southwest 242° |
| Feb | 06:48 | 20:18 | 13 h 30 min | west-southwest 253° |
| Mar | 07:17 | 19:39 | 12 h 22 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:45 | 17:52 | 11 h 7 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 07:13 | 17:18 | 10 h 5 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jun | 07:34 | 17:05 | 9 h 32 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jul | 07:32 | 17:18 | 9 h 45 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Aug | 07:05 | 17:43 | 10 h 38 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 06:20 | 18:09 | 11 h 49 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:34 | 19:36 | 13 h 2 min | west-southwest 258° |
| Nov | 05:58 | 20:09 | 14 h 11 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Dec | 05:50 | 20:38 | 14 h 48 min | west-southwest 239° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 60° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Frankston East
Morning: 05:50–06:44 · Evening: 19:22–20:16
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Frankston East, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:50 to 06:44. The evening golden hour extends from 19:22 to 20:16. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Frankston East
Morning: 05:39–05:50 · Evening: 20:16–20:27
The Blue Hour in Frankston East offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:39 to 05:50, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:16 to 20:27, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Frankston East
Frankston East is located at a latitude of -38.13° and a longitude of 145.13°. The city is in the Australia/Melbourne timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Frankston East vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Frankston East
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Frankston East. 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 Frankston East, with up to 14h 49m 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 Frankston East sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Frankston East brings the shortest days with only 9h 31m 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.
Cities near Frankston East
On the same latitude as Frankston East
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Frankston East (38.1° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 13h 51m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Frankston East
When does the sun rise in Frankston East today?
Today the sun rises in Frankston East at 06:06 and sets at 19:59.
How long is the day in Frankston East today?
The day lasts 13h 53m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Frankston East today?
In the morning from 05:49–06:43, in the evening from 19:23–20:17.
When is the longest day in Frankston East?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 49m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 31m.
When does it get dark in Frankston East today?
It is dark from 20:28, fully dark from 21:40.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Frankston East. All times are in local time. How it is calculated