Sunrise and Sunset in Port Augusta Today
In Port Augusta, Australia, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:47 and sets at 19:25. The day length is 12h 38m. Solar noon is reached at 13:06.
Port Augusta: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Port Augusta at 13:06 – 1 h 6 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 October 3 at 05:54, the latest on April 4 at 07:32.
The sun sets earliest on June 11 at 17:19 and latest on January 7 at 20:30.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 17 min more daylight than the shortest.
Port Augusta 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 | 06:26 | 20:29 | 14 h 3 min | west-southwest 244° |
| Feb | 06:55 | 20:09 | 13 h 14 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Mar | 07:18 | 19:37 | 12 h 19 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:39 | 17:57 | 11 h 18 min | west 281° |
| May | 07:01 | 17:29 | 10 h 28 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Jun | 07:18 | 17:20 | 10 h 2 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Jul | 07:18 | 17:31 | 10 h 12 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Aug | 06:56 | 17:50 | 10 h 55 min | west-northwest 286° |
| Sep | 06:18 | 18:10 | 11 h 52 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:39 | 19:30 | 12 h 51 min | west 259° |
| Nov | 06:10 | 19:56 | 13 h 47 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Dec | 06:05 | 20:22 | 14 h 16 min | west-southwest 241° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Port Augusta
Morning: 06:32–07:20 · Evening: 18:53–19:40
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Port Augusta, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:32 to 07:20. The evening golden hour extends from 18:53 to 19:40. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Port Augusta
Morning: 06:23–06:32 · Evening: 19:40–19:50
The Blue Hour in Port Augusta offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:23 to 06:32, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:40 to 19:50, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Port Augusta
Port Augusta is located at a latitude of -32.49° and a longitude of 137.78°. The city is in the Australia/Adelaide timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Port Augusta vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Port Augusta
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Port Augusta. 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 Port Augusta, with up to 14h 17m 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 Port Augusta 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 Port Augusta brings the shortest days with only 10h 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.
Cities near Port Augusta
On the same latitude as Port Augusta
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Port Augusta (32.5° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 38m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Port Augusta
When does the sun rise in Port Augusta today?
Today the sun rises in Port Augusta at 06:47 and sets at 19:25.
How long is the day in Port Augusta today?
The day lasts 12h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Port Augusta today?
In the morning from 06:32–07:20, in the evening from 18:53–19:40.
When is the longest day in Port Augusta?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 1m.
When does it get dark in Port Augusta today?
It is dark from 19:50, fully dark from 20:49.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Port Augusta. All times are in local time. How it is calculated