Sunrise and Sunset in Perth Today
In Perth, Australia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:47 and sets at 18:22. The day length is 12h 35m. Solar noon is reached at 12:04.
Perth: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Perth at 12:04 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on December 4 at 05:03, the latest on June 30 at 07:17.
The sun sets earliest on June 11 at 17:18 and latest on January 8 at 19:26.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 11 min more daylight than the shortest.
Perth 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 | 05:25 | 19:25 | 14 h 0 min | west-southwest 244° | 357 h |
| Feb | 05:54 | 19:06 | 13 h 13 min | west-southwest 255° | 309 h |
| Mar | 06:16 | 18:34 | 12 h 18 min | west 267° | 293 h |
| Apr | 06:37 | 17:55 | 11 h 19 min | west 281° | 244 h |
| May | 06:57 | 17:27 | 10 h 30 min | west-northwest 292° | 215 h |
| Jun | 07:14 | 17:19 | 10 h 4 min | west-northwest 297° | 179 h |
| Jul | 07:15 | 17:30 | 10 h 15 min | west-northwest 295° | 187 h |
| Aug | 06:53 | 17:49 | 10 h 56 min | west-northwest 286° | 220 h |
| Sep | 06:15 | 18:08 | 11 h 53 min | west 273° | 234 h |
| Oct | 05:37 | 18:27 | 12 h 51 min | west 259° | 297 h |
| Nov | 05:08 | 18:53 | 13 h 45 min | west-southwest 247° | 323 h |
| Dec | 05:04 | 19:18 | 14 h 14 min | west-southwest 242° | 360 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: December with 360 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 179 – 3,218 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Perth/WA, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Perth
Morning: 05:32–06:19 · Evening: 17:49–18:37
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Perth, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:32 to 06:19. The evening golden hour extends from 17:49 to 18:37. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Perth
Morning: 05:22–05:32 · Evening: 18:37–18:47
The Blue Hour in Perth offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:22 to 05:32, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:37 to 18:47, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Perth
Perth is located at a latitude of -31.95° and a longitude of 115.86°. The city is in the Australia/Perth timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Perth vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Perth
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Perth. 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 Perth, with up to 14h 15m 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 Perth 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 Perth brings the shortest days with only 10h 3m 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 Perth
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Perth (32° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 35m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Perth
When does the sun rise in Perth today?
Today the sun rises in Perth at 05:47 and sets at 18:22.
How long is the day in Perth today?
The day lasts 12h 35m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Perth today?
In the morning from 05:32–06:19, in the evening from 17:49–18:37.
When is the longest day in Perth?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 15m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 3m.
When does it get dark in Perth today?
It is dark from 18:47, fully dark from 19:45.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Perth. All times are in local time. How it is calculated