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What time is sunrise and sunset in Darwin?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:21 AM
99° EDawn 5:59 AM

Sunrise in Darwin was at 6:21:25 AM GMT+9:30 (13h 12m ago).

Sunset
6:43 PM
261° WDusk 7:05 PM

Sunset in Darwin was at 6:43:44 PM GMT+9:30 (50 min ago).

Now
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Astronomical twilight now · Last light at 7:55 PM

Daylight
12h 22m
Darkness
9h 14m
Solar noon
12:32 PM
Sun altitude
12.4° below
Sun direction
258° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:20 AM
99° EDawn 5:59 AM

Sunrise in Darwin will be at 6:20:52 AM GMT+9:30 (in 10h 47m).

Sunset
6:43 PM
261° WDusk 7:05 PM

Sunset in Darwin will be at 6:43:51 PM GMT+9:30 (in 23h 10m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Darwin

Waxing Crescent
19% illuminated
Moonrise
9:24 AM
Moonset
10:43 PM

Calendar

Australian Central Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:30 AM6:42 PM12h 12m
2 Fri6:29 AM6:42 PM12h 13m
3 Sat6:28 AM6:42 PM12h 14m
4 Sun6:28 AM6:42 PM12h 14m
5 Mon6:27 AM6:42 PM12h 15m
6 Tue6:26 AM6:43 PM12h 16m
7 Wed6:26 AM6:43 PM12h 16m
8 Thu6:25 AM6:43 PM12h 17m
9 Fri6:24 AM6:43 PM12h 18m
10 Sat6:24 AM6:43 PM12h 18m
11 Sun6:23 AM6:43 PM12h 19m
12 Mon6:23 AM6:43 PM12h 20m
13 Tue6:22 AM6:43 PM12h 20m
14 Wed6:22 AM6:43 PM12h 21m
15 Thu6:21 AM6:43 PM12h 22m
Thursday, October 15
12h 22m 18s of daylight·+41s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:59 AM – 7:05 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:21 AM12:32 PM6:43 PMhorizon
Time
7:34 PM
Altitude
-12.5°
Heading
258° WSW
Light
Astronomical twilight

7:34 PM, Astronomical twilight, altitude -12.5 degrees

16 Fri6:20 AM6:43 PM12h 22m
17 Sat6:20 AM6:43 PM12h 23m
18 Sun6:19 AM6:44 PM12h 24m
19 Mon6:19 AM6:44 PM12h 25m
20 Tue6:18 AM6:44 PM12h 25m
21 Wed6:18 AM6:44 PM12h 26m
22 Thu6:17 AM6:44 PM12h 27m
23 Fri6:17 AM6:44 PM12h 27m
24 Sat6:16 AM6:45 PM12h 28m
25 Sun6:16 AM6:45 PM12h 29m
26 Mon6:15 AM6:45 PM12h 29m
27 Tue6:15 AM6:45 PM12h 30m
28 Wed6:15 AM6:46 PM12h 30m
29 Thu6:14 AM6:46 PM12h 31m
30 Fri6:14 AM6:46 PM12h 32m
31 Sat6:13 AM6:46 PM12h 32m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Darwin from Flickr.

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Darwin - Mindil Beach at sunsetView on Flickr
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Flickr photo: In sync
In syncView on Flickr
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Sunset shoreView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Darwin memorial gun
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Flickr photo: USS Peary Memorial at Sunset
USS Peary Memorial at SunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Stormclouds At Dusk
Stormclouds At DuskView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Stormclouds At Dusk
Stormclouds At DuskView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Darwin, Australia

What time does the sun rise in Darwin today?
Sunrise in Darwin today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:21 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Darwin today?
Sunset today is at 6:43 PM, after 12h 22m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Darwin tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:05 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:55 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Darwin, Australia?
The longest day of 2026 in Darwin is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 51m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Darwin, Australia?
The shortest day of 2026 in Darwin, Northern Territory is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 23m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Darwin get in summer than in winter?
Darwin gets 1h 28m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 51m against 11h 23m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Darwin?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Darwin is on Friday, November 20, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:10 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Darwin?
The latest sunset is on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:19 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Darwin?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with the sun down by 6:27 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Darwin?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:09 AM.
Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?
No. Darwin stays on Australian Central Standard Time (UTC+9:30) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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