Sydney Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for Sydney, Australia. On Wed, 22 Jul 2026 the Sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 17:09. Pick any date below.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 05:28 |
| Nautical dawn | 05:58 |
| Civil dawn | 06:29 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 06:29 – 06:56 |
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 06:56 – 07:32 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 12:02 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 16:32 – 17:09 |
| Sunset | 17:09 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 17:09 – 17:36 |
| Civil dusk | 17:36 |
| Nautical dusk | 18:06 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 18:36 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 11:13 |
| Moonset | 01:27 |
| Illumination | 56% |
| Distance from Earth | 397,549 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Thu, 13 Aug 2026, 00:35 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 12:18 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Thu, 30 Jul 2026, 01:01 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Thu, 06 Aug 2026, 09:50 |
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, 22 Jul 2026, the Sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 17:09 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, 22 Jul 2026 in Sydney, the evening golden hour runs 16:32 – 17:09. 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 10h 45m of astronomical darkness on Wed, 22 Jul 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 First Quarter at 56% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (11:13) and moonset (01:27) are specific to Sydney. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.