Sunrise and Sunset in Launceston Today
In Launceston, Australia, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:34 and sets at 19:24. The day length is 12h 50m. Solar noon is reached at 12:59.
Launceston: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Launceston at 12:59 – 59 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 9 at 05:31, the latest on June 28 at 07:38.
The sun sets earliest on June 14 at 16:47 and latest on January 3 at 20:48.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 0 min more daylight than the shortest.
Launceston 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 | 05:55 | 20:45 | 14 h 50 min | west-southwest 240° |
| Feb | 06:34 | 20:15 | 13 h 41 min | west-southwest 252° |
| Mar | 07:08 | 19:32 | 12 h 24 min | west 266° |
| Apr | 06:41 | 17:40 | 10 h 59 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 07:12 | 17:02 | 9 h 50 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jun | 07:36 | 16:47 | 9 h 12 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Jul | 07:34 | 17:01 | 9 h 27 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Aug | 07:02 | 17:29 | 10 h 27 min | west-northwest 288° |
| Sep | 06:13 | 18:00 | 11 h 47 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:22 | 19:32 | 13 h 9 min | west-southwest 258° |
| Nov | 05:42 | 20:09 | 14 h 27 min | west-southwest 244° |
| Dec | 05:31 | 20:41 | 15 h 9 min | west-southwest 237° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (237°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 64° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Launceston
Morning: 06:17–07:10 · Evening: 18:47–19:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Launceston, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:17 to 07:10. The evening golden hour extends from 18:47 to 19:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Launceston
Morning: 06:06–06:17 · Evening: 19:41–19:52
The Blue Hour in Launceston offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:06 to 06:17, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:41 to 19:52, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Launceston
Launceston is located at a latitude of -41.44° and a longitude of 147.13°. The city is in the Australia/Hobart timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Launceston vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Launceston
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Launceston. 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 Launceston, with up to 15h 11m 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 Launceston 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 Launceston brings the shortest days with only 9h 10m 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 Launceston
When does the sun rise in Launceston today?
Today the sun rises in Launceston at 06:34 and sets at 19:24.
How long is the day in Launceston today?
The day lasts 12h 50m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Launceston today?
In the morning from 06:17–07:10, in the evening from 18:47–19:41.
When is the longest day in Launceston?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 11m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 10m.
When does it get dark in Launceston today?
It is dark from 19:52, fully dark from 21:00.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Launceston. All times are in local time. How it is calculated