Sunrise and Sunset in Sydney Today
In Sydney, Australia, the sun rises today on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 05:43 and sets at 17:51. The day length is 12h 9m. Solar noon is reached at 11:47.
Golden Hour in Sydney
Morning: 05:43–06:16 · Evening: 17:18–17:51
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sydney, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:43 to 06:16. The evening golden hour extends from 17:18 to 17:51. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sydney
Morning: 05:18–05:27 · Evening: 18:06–18:16
The Blue Hour in Sydney offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:18 to 05:27, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:06 to 18:16, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sydney
Sydney is located at a latitude of -33.87° and a longitude of 151.21°. The city is in the Australia/Sydney timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sydney vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sydney
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sydney. 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 Sydney, with up to 14h 25m 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 Sydney sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Sydney brings the shortest days with only 9h 54m 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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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sydney. All times are in local time.