Harbour Bridge Sydney: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Harbour Bridge Sydney, Australia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:24 and sets at 19:02. The day length is 12h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 12:43.
Harbour Bridge Sydney: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Harbour Bridge Sydney at 12:43 – 43 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 05:30, the latest on April 4 at 07:09.
The sun sets earliest on June 12 at 16:52 and latest on January 7 at 20:09.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 31 min more daylight than the shortest.
Harbour Bridge Sydney 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 05:59 | 20:08 | 14 h 9 min | west-southwest 244° | 231 h | 27/20 °C | 91 mm |
| Feb | 06:30 | 19:47 | 13 h 18 min | west-southwest 254° | 201 h | 28/20 °C | 132 mm |
| Mar | 06:54 | 19:13 | 12 h 20 min | west 267° | 210 h | 26/18 °C | 118 mm |
| Apr | 06:17 | 17:32 | 11 h 15 min | west-northwest 281° | 214 h | 24/15 °C | 114 mm |
| May | 06:39 | 17:02 | 10 h 23 min | west-northwest 292° | 205 h | 22/12 °C | 101 mm |
| Jun | 06:58 | 16:52 | 9 h 55 min | west-northwest 298° | 170 h | 18/10 °C | 143 mm |
| Jul | 06:58 | 17:04 | 10 h 6 min | west-northwest 296° | 209 h | 18/9 °C | 80 mm |
| Aug | 06:34 | 17:25 | 10 h 51 min | west-northwest 286° | 246 h | 20/10 °C | 75 mm |
| Sep | 05:55 | 17:46 | 11 h 51 min | west 273° | 241 h | 22/12 °C | 63 mm |
| Oct | 06:14 | 19:08 | 12 h 54 min | west 259° | 242 h | 24/15 °C | 68 mm |
| Nov | 05:43 | 19:35 | 13 h 52 min | west-southwest 247° | 224 h | 25/17 °C | 91 mm |
| Dec | 05:38 | 20:01 | 14 h 23 min | west-southwest 241° | 234 h | 27/18 °C | 73 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 246 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 170 – 2,627 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in February at 28 °C by day, driest in September with 63 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Sydney/NSW, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Harbour Bridge Sydney
Morning: 06:09–06:57 · Evening: 18:28–19:17
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Harbour Bridge Sydney, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:09 to 06:57. The evening golden hour extends from 18:28 to 19:17. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Harbour Bridge Sydney
Morning: 05:59–06:09 · Evening: 19:17–19:27
The Blue Hour in Harbour Bridge Sydney offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:59 to 06:09, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:17 to 19:27, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Harbour Bridge Sydney
Harbour Bridge Sydney is located at a latitude of -33.85° and a longitude of 151.21°. The city is in the Australia/Sydney timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Harbour Bridge Sydney vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Harbour Bridge Sydney
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Harbour Bridge Sydney. 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 Harbour Bridge Sydney, with up to 14h 25m 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 Harbour Bridge Sydney sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Harbour Bridge Sydney brings the shortest days with only 9h 54m 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 Harbour Bridge Sydney
On the same latitude as Harbour Bridge Sydney
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Harbour Bridge Sydney (33.9° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 37m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Harbour Bridge Sydney
When does the sun rise in Harbour Bridge Sydney today?
Today the sun rises in Harbour Bridge Sydney at 06:24 and sets at 19:02.
How long is the day in Harbour Bridge Sydney today?
The day lasts 12h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Harbour Bridge Sydney today?
In the morning from 06:09–06:57, in the evening from 18:28–19:17.
When is the longest day in Harbour Bridge Sydney?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 25m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 54m.
When does it get dark in Harbour Bridge Sydney today?
It is dark from 19:27, fully dark from 20:27.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Harbour Bridge Sydney. All times are in local time. How it is calculated