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What time is sunrise and sunset in Canberra?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:17 AM
101° ESEDawn 5:51 AM

Sunrise in Canberra was at 6:17:15 AM GMT+11 (10h 49m ago).

Sunset
7:22 PM
258° WSWDusk 7:48 PM

Sunset in Canberra will be at 7:22:04 PM GMT+11 (in 2h 15m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 6:44 PM

Daylight
13h 04m
Darkness
8h 06m
Solar noon
12:49 PM
Sun altitude
25.8°
Sun direction
278° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:15 AM
102° ESEDawn 5:49 AM

Sunrise in Canberra will be at 6:15:56 AM GMT+11 (in 13h 9m).

Sunset
7:22 PM
258° WSWDusk 7:49 PM

Sunset in Canberra will be at 7:22:56 PM GMT+11 (in 26h 16m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Canberra

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

Calendar

Australian Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu5:36 AM6:10 PM12h 33m
2 Fri5:35 AM6:11 PM12h 36m
3 Sat5:33 AM6:12 PM12h 38m
4 Sun6:32 AM7:12 PM12h 40m
5 Mon6:30 AM7:13 PM12h 42m
6 Tue6:29 AM7:14 PM12h 45m
7 Wed6:28 AM7:15 PM12h 47m
8 Thu6:26 AM7:16 PM12h 49m
9 Fri6:25 AM7:16 PM12h 51m
10 Sat6:23 AM7:17 PM12h 53m
11 Sun6:22 AM7:18 PM12h 56m
12 Mon6:21 AM7:19 PM12h 58m
13 Tue6:19 AM7:20 PM13h 00m
14 Wed6:18 AM7:21 PM13h 02m
15 Thu6:17 AM7:22 PM13h 04m
Thursday, October 15
13h 04m 48s of daylight·+2m 11s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:51 AM – 7:48 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:17 AM12:49 PM7:22 PMhorizon
Time
5:07 PM
Altitude
25.8°
Heading
278° W
Light
Daylight

5:07 PM, Daylight, altitude 25.8 degrees

16 Fri6:15 AM7:22 PM13h 06m
17 Sat6:14 AM7:23 PM13h 09m
18 Sun6:13 AM7:24 PM13h 11m
19 Mon6:12 AM7:25 PM13h 13m
20 Tue6:10 AM7:26 PM13h 15m
21 Wed6:09 AM7:27 PM13h 17m
22 Thu6:08 AM7:28 PM13h 19m
23 Fri6:07 AM7:29 PM13h 22m
24 Sat6:05 AM7:30 PM13h 24m
25 Sun6:04 AM7:31 PM13h 26m
26 Mon6:03 AM7:32 PM13h 28m
27 Tue6:02 AM7:32 PM13h 30m
28 Wed6:01 AM7:33 PM13h 32m
29 Thu6:00 AM7:34 PM13h 34m
30 Fri5:59 AM7:35 PM13h 36m
31 Sat5:58 AM7:36 PM13h 38m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Canberra from Flickr.

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Sunset PanoramaView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Black Mountain Tower
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Sunset PanoramaView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset over the wing of during departure from Canberra Airport on board Qantaslink A220-300 VH-X4A flight from Canberra to Melbourne
Sunset over the wing of during departure from Canberra Airport on board Qantaslink A220-300 VH-X4A flight from Canberra to MelbourneView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset over the wing of during departure from Canberra Airport on board Qantaslink A220-300 VH-X4A flight from Canberra to Melbourne
Sunset over the wing of during departure from Canberra Airport on board Qantaslink A220-300 VH-X4A flight from Canberra to MelbourneView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Taxiing to runway on board Qantaslink A220-300 VH-X4A 'Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa' at Canberra Airport, Canberra
Taxiing to runway on board Qantaslink A220-300 VH-X4A 'Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa' at Canberra Airport, CanberraView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Taxiing to runway on board Qantaslink A220-300 VH-X4A 'Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa' at Canberra Airport, Canberra
Taxiing to runway on board Qantaslink A220-300 VH-X4A 'Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa' at Canberra Airport, CanberraView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Canberra, Australia

What time does the sun rise in Canberra today?
Sunrise in Canberra today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:17 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Canberra today?
Sunset today is at 7:22 PM, after 13h 04m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Canberra tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:48 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:51 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Canberra, Australia?
The longest day of 2026 in Canberra 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 Canberra, Australia?
The shortest day of 2026 in Canberra, 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 Canberra get in summer than in winter?
Canberra 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 Canberra?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Canberra is on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:37 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Canberra?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:22 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Canberra?
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 Canberra?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 7:18 AM.
Does Canberra observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Canberra 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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