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What time is sunrise and sunset in The Rocks?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in The Rocks, New South Wales. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:13 AM
101° EDawn 5:48 AM

Sunrise in The Rocks was at 6:13:34 AM GMT+11 (4h 29m ago).

Sunset
7:09 PM
259° WDusk 7:34 PM

Sunset in The Rocks will be at 7:09:04 PM GMT+11 (in 8h 26m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 6:34 PM

Daylight
12h 55m
Darkness
8h 12m
Solar noon
12:41 PM
Sun altitude
52.8°
Sun direction
54° NE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:12 AM
101° EDawn 5:46 AM

Sunrise in The Rocks will be at 6:12:20 AM GMT+11 (in 19h 29m).

Sunset
7:09 PM
259° WSWDusk 7:35 PM

Sunset in The Rocks will be at 7:09:52 PM GMT+11 (in 32h 27m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in The Rocks

Waxing Crescent
18% illuminated
Moonrise
8:34 AM
Moonset
11:46 PM

Calendar

Australia/Sydney · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu5:32 AM5:58 PM12h 26m 18s
2 Fri5:30 AM5:59 PM12h 28m 24s
3 Sat5:29 AM5:59 PM12h 30m 30s
4 Sun6:27 AM7:00 PM12h 32m 35s
5 Mon6:26 AM7:01 PM12h 34m 41s
6 Tue6:25 AM7:02 PM12h 36m 47s
7 Wed6:23 AM7:02 PM12h 38m 52s
8 Thu6:22 AM7:03 PM12h 40m 57s
9 Fri6:21 AM7:04 PM12h 43m 02s
10 Sat6:19 AM7:05 PM12h 45m 07s
11 Sun6:18 AM7:05 PM12h 47m 12s
12 Mon6:17 AM7:06 PM12h 49m 17s
13 Tue6:16 AM7:07 PM12h 51m 21s
14 Wed6:14 AM7:08 PM12h 53m 25s
15 Thu6:13 AM7:09 PM12h 55m 29s
Thursday, October 15
12h 55m 29s of daylight·+2m 4s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:48 AM – 7:34 PM
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Time
10:43 AM
Altitude
52.8°
Heading
54° NE
Light
Daylight

10:43 AM, Daylight, altitude 52.8 degrees

16 Fri6:12 AM7:09 PM12h 57m 32s
17 Sat6:11 AM7:10 PM12h 59m 35s
18 Sun6:09 AM7:11 PM13h 01m 38s
19 Mon6:08 AM7:12 PM13h 03m 40s
20 Tue6:07 AM7:13 PM13h 05m 42s
21 Wed6:06 AM7:14 PM13h 07m 43s
22 Thu6:05 AM7:14 PM13h 09m 44s
23 Fri6:03 AM7:15 PM13h 11m 45s
24 Sat6:02 AM7:16 PM13h 13m 44s
25 Sun6:01 AM7:17 PM13h 15m 44s
26 Mon6:00 AM7:18 PM13h 17m 42s
27 Tue5:59 AM7:19 PM13h 19m 40s
28 Wed5:58 AM7:20 PM13h 21m 37s
29 Thu5:57 AM7:20 PM13h 23m 34s
30 Fri5:56 AM7:21 PM13h 25m 29s
31 Sat5:55 AM7:22 PM13h 27m 24s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of The Rocks from Flickr.

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Balmain WharfView on Flickr
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Sydney this morningView on Flickr
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Hornby Lighthouse, Watsons BayView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in The Rocks, Australia

What time does the sun rise in The Rocks today?
Sunrise in The Rocks today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:13 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in The Rocks today?
Sunset today is at 7:09 PM, after 12h 55m of daylight.
When does it get dark in The Rocks tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:34 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:35 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in The Rocks, Australia?
The longest day of 2026 in The Rocks is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 24m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in The Rocks, Australia?
The shortest day of 2026 in The Rocks, New South Wales is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 53m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does The Rocks get in summer than in winter?
The Rocks gets 4h 30m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 24m against 9h 53m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in The Rocks?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in The Rocks is on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:30 AM.
When is the latest sunset in The Rocks?
The latest sunset is on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 8:09 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in The Rocks?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the sun down by 4:52 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in The Rocks?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 7:09 AM.
Does The Rocks observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The Rocks 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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