Sunrise and Sunset in Hervey Bay Today
In Hervey Bay, Australia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:22 and sets at 17:50. The day length is 12h 28m. Solar noon is reached at 11:36.
Hervey Bay: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hervey Bay at 11:36 – 24 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on December 1 at 04:49, the latest on July 3 at 06:34.
The sun sets earliest on June 8 at 17:05 and latest on January 12 at 18:44.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 9 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hervey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 05:11 | 18:44 | 13 h 32 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 05:34 | 18:30 | 12 h 57 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 05:49 | 18:05 | 12 h 15 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:03 | 17:33 | 11 h 30 min | west 280° |
| May | 06:18 | 17:11 | 10 h 54 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Jun | 06:31 | 17:06 | 10 h 34 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jul | 06:33 | 17:15 | 10 h 42 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Aug | 06:16 | 17:29 | 11 h 13 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 05:46 | 17:41 | 11 h 56 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 05:14 | 17:54 | 12 h 40 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 04:53 | 18:13 | 13 h 20 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 04:52 | 18:34 | 13 h 42 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Hervey Bay
Morning: 05:08–05:53 · Evening: 17:20–18:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hervey Bay, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:08 to 05:53. The evening golden hour extends from 17:20 to 18:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hervey Bay
Morning: 04:59–05:08 · Evening: 18:04–18:13
The Blue Hour in Hervey Bay offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:59 to 05:08, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:04 to 18:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay is located at a latitude of -25.29° and a longitude of 152.84°. The city is in the Australia/Brisbane timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hervey Bay vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hervey Bay
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hervey 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 Hervey Bay, with up to 13h 43m 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 Hervey 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 Hervey Bay brings the shortest days with only 10h 34m 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 Hervey Bay
On the same latitude as Hervey Bay
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hervey Bay (25.3° 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 Hervey Bay
When does the sun rise in Hervey Bay today?
Today the sun rises in Hervey Bay at 05:22 and sets at 17:50.
How long is the day in Hervey Bay today?
The day lasts 12h 28m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hervey Bay today?
In the morning from 05:08–05:53, in the evening from 17:20–18:04.
When is the longest day in Hervey Bay?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 43m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 34m.
When does it get dark in Hervey Bay today?
It is dark from 18:13, fully dark from 19:08.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hervey Bay. All times are in local time. How it is calculated