Sunrise and Sunset in Gladstone Today
In Gladstone, Australia, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 05:06 and sets at 18:10. The day length is 13h 4m. Solar noon is reached at 11:38.
Gladstone: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Gladstone at 11:38 – 22 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on November 29 at 04:59, the latest on July 3 at 06:38.
The sun sets earliest on June 8 at 17:15 and latest on January 13 at 18:47.
The longest day of the year has 2 h 57 min more daylight than the shortest.
Gladstone 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 | 05:20 | 18:47 | 13 h 27 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 05:42 | 18:35 | 12 h 53 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 05:56 | 18:11 | 12 h 15 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:08 | 17:41 | 11 h 33 min | west 280° |
| May | 06:22 | 17:20 | 10 h 58 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Jun | 06:35 | 17:15 | 10 h 40 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jul | 06:37 | 17:24 | 10 h 48 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Aug | 06:21 | 17:37 | 11 h 17 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 05:52 | 17:48 | 11 h 56 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 05:22 | 17:59 | 12 h 37 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 05:01 | 18:17 | 13 h 16 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 05:01 | 18:37 | 13 h 36 min | west-southwest 244° |
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.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Gladstone
Morning: 04:51–05:37 · Evening: 17:39–18:25
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Gladstone, the morning golden hour takes place today from 04:51 to 05:37. The evening golden hour extends from 17:39 to 18:25. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Gladstone
Morning: 04:42–04:51 · Evening: 18:25–18:34
The Blue Hour in Gladstone offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:42 to 04:51, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:25 to 18:34, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Gladstone
Gladstone is located at a latitude of -23.85° and a longitude of 151.26°. The city is in the Australia/Brisbane timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Gladstone vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Gladstone
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Gladstone. 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 Gladstone, with up to 13h 37m 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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Gladstone (23.8° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 13h 4m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Gladstone
When does the sun rise in Gladstone today?
Today the sun rises in Gladstone at 05:05 and sets at 18:11.
How long is the day in Gladstone today?
The day lasts 13h 6m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gladstone today?
In the morning from 04:51–05:36, in the evening from 17:40–18:26.
When is the longest day in Gladstone?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 37m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 40m.
When does it get dark in Gladstone today?
It is dark from 18:35, fully dark from 19:32.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Gladstone. All times are in local time. How it is calculated