Sunrise and Sunset in Perth Today
In Perth, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:30 and sets at 16:23. The day length is 8h 53m. Solar noon is reached at 11:57.
Perth: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Perth at 11:57 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 18 at 04:23, the latest on December 28 at 08:48.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 15:35 and latest on June 24 at 22:07.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 52 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 | 08:37 | 16:09 | 7 h 32 min | southwest 231° | 62 h |
| Feb | 07:40 | 17:16 | 9 h 36 min | west-southwest 248° | 90 h |
| Mar | 06:29 | 18:17 | 11 h 48 min | west 268° | 129 h |
| Apr | 06:07 | 20:21 | 14 h 14 min | west-northwest 290° | 169 h |
| May | 04:58 | 21:22 | 16 h 24 min | northwest 308° | 209 h |
| Jun | 04:23 | 22:05 | 17 h 41 min | northwest 318° | 183 h |
| Jul | 04:45 | 21:52 | 17 h 7 min | northwest 313° | 185 h |
| Aug | 05:43 | 20:52 | 15 h 9 min | west-northwest 297° | 171 h |
| Sep | 06:44 | 19:31 | 12 h 47 min | west 276° | 139 h |
| Oct | 07:45 | 18:12 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 255° | 105 h |
| Nov | 07:52 | 16:03 | 8 h 12 min | west-southwest 236° | 79 h |
| Dec | 08:41 | 15:35 | 6 h 54 min | southwest 226° | 54 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (318°) in June, southwest (226°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 91° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 209 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 54 – 1,575 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Leuchars, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Perth
Morning: 07:05–08:30 · Evening: 15:23–16:48
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 07:05 to 08:30. The evening golden hour extends from 15:23 to 16:48. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Perth
Morning: 06:49–07:05 · Evening: 16:48–17:04
The Blue Hour in Perth offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:49 to 07:05, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:48 to 17:04, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Perth
Perth is located at a latitude of 56.40° and a longitude of -3.44°. The city is in the Europe/London 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 11m 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 17h 44m 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 14m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Perth brings the shortest days with only 6h 51m 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 Perth
On the same latitude as Perth
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Perth (56.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 8h 53m 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 07:30 and sets at 16:23.
How long is the day in Perth today?
The day lasts 8h 53m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Perth today?
In the morning from 07:05–08:30, in the evening from 15:23–16:48.
When is the longest day in Perth?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 44m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 51m.
When does it get dark in Perth today?
It is dark from 17:04, fully dark from 18:32.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Perth. All times are in local time. How it is calculated