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What time is sunrise and sunset in MacDonnell?

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

Today

Sunrise
5:59 AM
100° EDawn 5:36 AM

Sunrise in MacDonnell was at 5:59:29 AM GMT+9:30 (13h 34m ago).

Sunset
6:44 PM
260° WDusk 7:07 PM

Sunset in MacDonnell was at 6:44:37 PM GMT+9:30 (49 min ago).

Now
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Nautical twilight now · Nautical dusk at 7:34 PM

Daylight
12h 45m
Darkness
8h 46m
Solar noon
12:21 PM
Sun altitude
11.9° below
Sun direction
254° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:58 AM
100° EDawn 5:35 AM

Sunrise in MacDonnell will be at 5:58:33 AM GMT+9:30 (in 10h 25m).

Sunset
6:45 PM
259° WDusk 7:08 PM

Sunset in MacDonnell will be at 6:45:06 PM GMT+9:30 (in 23h 12m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in MacDonnell

Waxing Crescent
19% illuminated
Moonrise
8:44 AM
Moonset
11:01 PM

Calendar

Australian Central Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:13 AM6:38 PM12h 25m
2 Fri6:12 AM6:39 PM12h 26m
3 Sat6:11 AM6:39 PM12h 28m
4 Sun6:10 AM6:39 PM12h 29m
5 Mon6:09 AM6:40 PM12h 31m
6 Tue6:08 AM6:40 PM12h 32m
7 Wed6:07 AM6:41 PM12h 33m
8 Thu6:06 AM6:41 PM12h 35m
9 Fri6:05 AM6:41 PM12h 36m
10 Sat6:04 AM6:42 PM12h 38m
11 Sun6:03 AM6:42 PM12h 39m
12 Mon6:02 AM6:43 PM12h 40m
13 Tue6:01 AM6:43 PM12h 42m
14 Wed6:00 AM6:44 PM12h 43m
15 Thu5:59 AM6:44 PM12h 45m
Thursday, October 15
12h 45m 08s of daylight·+1m 24s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:36 AM – 7:07 PM
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Time
7:33 PM
Altitude
-11.8°
Heading
255° WSW
Light
Nautical twilight

7:33 PM, Nautical twilight, altitude -11.8 degrees

16 Fri5:58 AM6:45 PM12h 46m
17 Sat5:57 AM6:45 PM12h 47m
18 Sun5:56 AM6:46 PM12h 49m
19 Mon5:55 AM6:46 PM12h 50m
20 Tue5:55 AM6:47 PM12h 52m
21 Wed5:54 AM6:47 PM12h 53m
22 Thu5:53 AM6:48 PM12h 54m
23 Fri5:52 AM6:48 PM12h 56m
24 Sat5:51 AM6:49 PM12h 57m
25 Sun5:50 AM6:49 PM12h 58m
26 Mon5:50 AM6:50 PM13h 00m
27 Tue5:49 AM6:50 PM13h 01m
28 Wed5:48 AM6:51 PM13h 02m
29 Thu5:47 AM6:52 PM13h 04m
30 Fri5:47 AM6:52 PM13h 05m
31 Sat5:46 AM6:53 PM13h 06m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in MacDonnell, Australia

What time does the sun rise in MacDonnell today?
Sunrise in MacDonnell today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 5:59 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in MacDonnell today?
Sunset today is at 6:44 PM, after 12h 45m of daylight.
When does it get dark in MacDonnell tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:07 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:02 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in MacDonnell, Australia?
The longest day of 2026 in MacDonnell is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 13h 39m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in MacDonnell, Australia?
The shortest day of 2026 in MacDonnell, Northern Territory is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 37m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does MacDonnell get in summer than in winter?
MacDonnell gets 3h 01m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (13h 39m against 10h 37m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in MacDonnell?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in MacDonnell is on Monday, November 30, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:39 AM.
When is the latest sunset in MacDonnell?
The latest sunset is on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in MacDonnell?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with the sun down by 5:54 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in MacDonnell?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:20 AM.
Does MacDonnell observe daylight saving time?
No. MacDonnell 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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