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What time is sunrise and sunset in Rockhampton?

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

Today

Sunrise
5:09 AM
107° ESEDawn 4:46 AM

Sunrise in Rockhampton was at 5:09:53 AM GMT+10 (10h 59m ago).

Sunset
6:13 PM
253° WSWDusk 6:37 PM

Sunset in Rockhampton will be at 6:13:32 PM GMT+10 (in 2h 4m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:42 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Rockhampton
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour4:55 – 5:40 AM5:42 – 6:28 PM
Blue hour4:46 – 4:55 AM6:28 – 6:37 PM
Daylight
13h 03m
+1m 11s vs. yesterday
Darkness
8h 16m
Solar noon
11:41 AM
Sun altitude
27.0°
Sun direction
264° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:09 AM
107° ESEDawn 4:45 AM

Sunrise in Rockhampton will be at 5:09:18 AM GMT+10 (in 13h).

Sunset
6:14 PM
252° WSWDusk 6:37 PM

Sunset in Rockhampton will be at 6:14:08 PM GMT+10 (in 26h 5m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Rockhampton

Waning Crescent
27% illuminated
Moonrise
1:46 AM
Moonset
1:39 PM

Calendar

Australian Eastern Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun5:11 AM6:11 PM13h 00m
2 Mon5:11 AM6:12 PM13h 01m
3 Tue5:10 AM6:12 PM13h 02m
4 Wed5:09 AM6:13 PM13h 03m
Wednesday, November 4
13h 03m 38s of daylight·+1m 11s vs. yesterday·twilight 4:46 AM – 6:37 PM
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Time
4:09 PM
Altitude
27.0°
Heading
264° W
Light
Daylight

4:09 PM, Daylight, altitude 27.0 degrees

5 Thu5:09 AM6:14 PM13h 04m
6 Fri5:08 AM6:14 PM13h 05m
7 Sat5:08 AM6:15 PM13h 07m
8 Sun5:07 AM6:15 PM13h 08m
9 Mon5:07 AM6:16 PM13h 09m
10 Tue5:06 AM6:17 PM13h 10m
11 Wed5:06 AM6:17 PM13h 11m
12 Thu5:05 AM6:18 PM13h 12m
13 Fri5:05 AM6:19 PM13h 13m
14 Sat5:05 AM6:19 PM13h 14m
15 Sun5:04 AM6:20 PM13h 15m
16 Mon5:04 AM6:21 PM13h 16m
17 Tue5:04 AM6:21 PM13h 17m
18 Wed5:03 AM6:22 PM13h 18m
19 Thu5:03 AM6:23 PM13h 19m
20 Fri5:03 AM6:23 PM13h 20m
21 Sat5:03 AM6:24 PM13h 21m
22 Sun5:02 AM6:25 PM13h 22m
23 Mon5:02 AM6:26 PM13h 23m
24 Tue5:02 AM6:26 PM13h 24m
25 Wed5:02 AM6:27 PM13h 25m
26 Thu5:02 AM6:28 PM13h 25m
27 Fri5:02 AM6:28 PM13h 26m
28 Sat5:02 AM6:29 PM13h 27m
29 Sun5:02 AM6:30 PM13h 28m
30 Mon5:02 AM6:30 PM13h 28m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Rockhampton from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Rockhampton, Australia

What time does the sun rise in Rockhampton today?
Sunrise in Rockhampton today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 5:09 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Rockhampton today?
Sunset today is at 6:13 PM, after 13h 03m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Rockhampton tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:37 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:34 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Rockhampton, Australia?
The longest day of 2026 in Rockhampton is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 13h 36m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Rockhampton, Australia?
The shortest day of 2026 in Rockhampton, Queensland is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 43m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Rockhampton get in summer than in winter?
Rockhampton gets 2h 53m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (13h 36m against 10h 43m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Rockhampton?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Rockhampton is on Sunday, November 29, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:02 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Rockhampton?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:50 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Rockhampton?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with the sun down by 5:19 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Rockhampton?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 6:39 AM.
Does Rockhampton observe daylight saving time?
No. Rockhampton stays on Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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