Sydney Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for Sydney, Australia. On Wed, 09 Sept 2026 the Sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 17:43. Pick any date below.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 04:42 |
| Nautical dawn | 05:11 |
| Civil dawn | 05:40 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 05:40 – 06:05 |
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 06:05 – 06:38 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 11:54 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 17:10 – 17:43 |
| Sunset | 17:43 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 17:43 – 18:08 |
| Civil dusk | 18:08 |
| Nautical dusk | 18:37 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 19:06 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 05:24 |
| Moonset | 15:48 |
| Illumination | 5% |
| Distance from Earth | 370,763 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 11:28 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Sat, 19 Sept 2026, 05:46 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Sun, 27 Sept 2026, 07:33 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Sun, 04 Oct 2026, 00:13 |
Computed with SkyClock's own ephemeris (standard astronomical formulae). Times in the selected city's local time.
About Sydney's sky
Sydney sits at 33.87°S, 151.21°E in the Australia/Sydney time zone. That latitude sets how much the day length swings across the year and how long twilight lasts — everything above is computed for that exact location, so the golden-hour and dark-sky figures are true for Sydney, not a national average.
FAQ
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sydney today?
On Wed, 09 Sept 2026, the Sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 17:43 in Sydney (local time). Use the calculator above to check any other date — daylight saving is handled automatically.
When is golden hour in Sydney?
Golden hour happens twice a day, when the Sun is low and the light is warm. For Wed, 09 Sept 2026 in Sydney, the evening golden hour runs 17:10 – 17:43. The morning window sits just after sunrise; both are listed to the minute above.
How long is the dark-sky window in Sydney tonight?
Sydney gets about 9h 30m of astronomical darkness on Wed, 09 Sept 2026 — the time the Sun stays more than 18° below the horizon, when the sky is truly dark for stargazing.
What is the moon phase in Sydney right now?
The Moon is currently a Waning Crescent at 5% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (05:24) and moonset (15:48) are specific to Sydney. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.