Sunrise and Sunset in Hobart Today
In Hobart, Australia, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:32 and sets at 19:25. The day length is 12h 53m. Solar noon is reached at 12:58.
Hobart: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hobart at 12:58 – 58 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 10 at 05:25, the latest on June 28 at 07:42.
The sun sets earliest on June 14 at 16:42 and latest on January 2 at 20:52.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 20 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hobart 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 | 05:50 | 20:49 | 14 h 59 min | west-southwest 240° | 258 h |
| Feb | 06:31 | 20:17 | 13 h 46 min | west-southwest 252° | 225 h |
| Mar | 07:06 | 19:31 | 12 h 25 min | west 266° | 212 h |
| Apr | 06:42 | 17:38 | 10 h 56 min | west-northwest 283° | 181 h |
| May | 07:15 | 16:57 | 9 h 42 min | west-northwest 295° | 152 h |
| Jun | 07:39 | 16:42 | 9 h 2 min | west-northwest 302° | 133 h |
| Jul | 07:37 | 16:56 | 9 h 19 min | west-northwest 299° | 152 h |
| Aug | 07:04 | 17:26 | 10 h 22 min | west-northwest 288° | 183 h |
| Sep | 06:13 | 17:59 | 11 h 46 min | west 273° | 200 h |
| Oct | 06:20 | 19:33 | 13 h 13 min | west-southwest 257° | 241 h |
| Nov | 05:38 | 20:12 | 14 h 35 min | west-southwest 243° | 229 h |
| Dec | 05:26 | 20:45 | 15 h 19 min | west-southwest 236° | 253 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (236°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: January with 258 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 133 – 2,419 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Hobart/TAS, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Hobart
Morning: 06:14–07:09 · Evening: 18:47–19:42
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hobart, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:14 to 07:09. The evening golden hour extends from 18:47 to 19:42. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hobart
Morning: 06:03–06:14 · Evening: 19:42–19:53
The Blue Hour in Hobart offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:03 to 06:14, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:42 to 19:53, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hobart
Hobart is located at a latitude of -42.88° and a longitude of 147.33°. The city is in the Australia/Hobart timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hobart vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hobart
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hobart. 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 Hobart, with up to 15h 21m 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 Hobart 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 Hobart brings the shortest days with only 9h 1m 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.
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Questions about the sun in Hobart
When does the sun rise in Hobart today?
Today the sun rises in Hobart at 06:32 and sets at 19:25.
How long is the day in Hobart today?
The day lasts 12h 53m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hobart today?
In the morning from 06:14–07:09, in the evening from 18:47–19:42.
When is the longest day in Hobart?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 21m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 1m.
When does it get dark in Hobart today?
It is dark from 19:53, fully dark from 21:03.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hobart. All times are in local time. How it is calculated