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What time is sunrise and sunset in Acton?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Acton, Australian Capital Territory. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:21 AM
101° EDawn 5:55 AM

Sunrise in Acton was at 6:21:25 AM GMT+11 (12h 41m ago).

Sunset
7:17 PM
259° WDusk 7:43 PM

Sunset in Acton will be at 7:17:58 PM GMT+11 (in 15 min).

Now
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Golden hour now · Sunset at 7:17 PM

Daylight
12h 56m
Darkness
8h 06m
Solar noon
12:49 PM
Sun altitude
2.5°
Sun direction
261° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:20 AM
101° ESEDawn 5:54 AM

Sunrise in Acton will be at 6:20:06 AM GMT+11 (in 11h 17m).

Sunset
7:18 PM
258° WSWDusk 7:44 PM

Sunset in Acton will be at 7:18:50 PM GMT+11 (in 24h 16m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Acton

Waxing Crescent
18% illuminated
Moonrise
8:38 AM
Moonset
Doesn't set

Calendar

Australian Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu5:40 AM6:06 PM12h 25m
2 Fri5:39 AM6:07 PM12h 28m
3 Sat5:37 AM6:08 PM12h 30m
4 Sun6:36 AM7:08 PM12h 32m
5 Mon6:35 AM7:09 PM12h 34m
6 Tue6:33 AM7:10 PM12h 36m
7 Wed6:32 AM7:11 PM12h 39m
8 Thu6:30 AM7:12 PM12h 41m
9 Fri6:29 AM7:12 PM12h 43m
10 Sat6:28 AM7:13 PM12h 45m
11 Sun6:26 AM7:14 PM12h 47m
12 Mon6:25 AM7:15 PM12h 50m
13 Tue6:24 AM7:16 PM12h 52m
14 Wed6:22 AM7:17 PM12h 54m
15 Thu6:21 AM7:17 PM12h 56m
Thursday, October 15
12h 56m 33s of daylight·+2m 10s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:55 AM – 7:43 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:21 AM12:49 PM7:17 PMhorizon
Time
7:03 PM
Altitude
2.4°
Heading
261° W
Light
Golden hour

7:03 PM, Golden hour, altitude 2.4 degrees

16 Fri6:20 AM7:18 PM12h 58m
17 Sat6:18 AM7:19 PM13h 00m
18 Sun6:17 AM7:20 PM13h 03m
19 Mon6:16 AM7:21 PM13h 05m
20 Tue6:15 AM7:22 PM13h 07m
21 Wed6:13 AM7:23 PM13h 09m
22 Thu6:12 AM7:24 PM13h 11m
23 Fri6:11 AM7:25 PM13h 13m
24 Sat6:10 AM7:25 PM13h 15m
25 Sun6:09 AM7:26 PM13h 17m
26 Mon6:07 AM7:27 PM13h 19m
27 Tue6:06 AM7:28 PM13h 22m
28 Wed6:05 AM7:29 PM13h 24m
29 Thu6:04 AM7:30 PM13h 26m
30 Fri6:03 AM7:31 PM13h 28m
31 Sat6:02 AM7:32 PM13h 30m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Acton from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Acton, Australia

What time does the sun rise in Acton today?
Sunrise in Acton today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:21 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Acton today?
Sunset today is at 7:17 PM, after 12h 56m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Acton tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:43 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:46 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Acton, Australia?
The longest day of 2026 in Acton is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 32m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Acton, Australia?
The shortest day of 2026 in Acton, Australian Capital Territory is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 46m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Acton get in summer than in winter?
Acton gets 4h 46m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 32m against 9h 46m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Acton?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Acton is on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:37 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Acton?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:22 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Acton?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Friday, June 12, 2026, with the sun down by 4:57 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Acton?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 7:18 AM.
Does Acton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Acton uses Australian Eastern Time: clocks go back on April 5, 2026, then forward on October 4, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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