Sydney Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for Sydney, Australia. On Fri, 14 Aug 2026 the Sun rises at 06:37 and sets at 17:25. Pick any date below.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 05:12 |
| Nautical dawn | 05:41 |
| Civil dawn | 06:11 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 06:11 – 06:37 |
| Sunrise | 06:37 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 06:37 – 07:12 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 12:01 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 16:50 – 17:25 |
| Sunset | 17:25 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 17:25 – 17:51 |
| Civil dusk | 17:51 |
| Nautical dusk | 18:20 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 18:49 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 07:53 |
| Moonset | 19:10 |
| Illumination | 3% |
| Distance from Earth | 376,961 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 11:28 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 12:18 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 17:00 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Fri, 04 Sept 2026, 16:54 |
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 Fri, 14 Aug 2026, the Sun rises at 06:37 and sets at 17:25 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 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 in Sydney, the evening golden hour runs 16:50 – 17:25. 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 15m of astronomical darkness on Fri, 14 Aug 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 Waxing Crescent at 3% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (07:53) and moonset (19:10) are specific to Sydney. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.