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What time is sunrise and sunset in Launceston?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:22 AM
102° ESEDawn 5:54 AM

Sunrise in Launceston was at 6:22:28 AM GMT+11 (7h 35m ago).

Sunset
7:32 PM
258° WSWDusk 8:01 PM

Sunset in Launceston will be at 7:32:56 PM GMT+11 (in 5h 35m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 6:55 PM

Daylight
13h 10m
Darkness
7h 34m
Solar noon
12:57 PM
Sun altitude
54.5°
Sun direction
334° NNW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:20 AM
103° ESEDawn 5:52 AM

Sunrise in Launceston will be at 6:20:54 AM GMT+11 (in 16h 23m).

Sunset
7:34 PM
257° WSWDusk 8:02 PM

Sunset in Launceston will be at 7:34:04 PM GMT+11 (in 29h 37m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Launceston

Waxing Crescent
18% illuminated
Moonrise
8:23 AM
Moonset
Doesn't set

Calendar

Australian Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu5:45 AM6:17 PM12h 32m
2 Fri5:43 AM6:18 PM12h 34m
3 Sat5:42 AM6:19 PM12h 37m
4 Sun6:40 AM7:20 PM12h 40m
5 Mon6:38 AM7:21 PM12h 43m
6 Tue6:37 AM7:22 PM12h 45m
7 Wed6:35 AM7:24 PM12h 48m
8 Thu6:33 AM7:25 PM12h 51m
9 Fri6:32 AM7:26 PM12h 54m
10 Sat6:30 AM7:27 PM12h 56m
11 Sun6:28 AM7:28 PM12h 59m
12 Mon6:27 AM7:29 PM13h 02m
13 Tue6:25 AM7:30 PM13h 05m
14 Wed6:24 AM7:31 PM13h 07m
15 Thu6:22 AM7:32 PM13h 10m
Thursday, October 15
13h 10m 27s of daylight·+2m 43s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:54 AM – 8:01 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:22 AM12:57 PM7:32 PMhorizon
Time
1:58 PM
Altitude
54.4°
Heading
334° NNW
Light
Daylight

1:58 PM, Daylight, altitude 54.4 degrees

16 Fri6:20 AM7:34 PM13h 13m
17 Sat6:19 AM7:35 PM13h 15m
18 Sun6:17 AM7:36 PM13h 18m
19 Mon6:16 AM7:37 PM13h 21m
20 Tue6:14 AM7:38 PM13h 23m
21 Wed6:13 AM7:39 PM13h 26m
22 Thu6:11 AM7:41 PM13h 29m
23 Fri6:10 AM7:42 PM13h 31m
24 Sat6:08 AM7:43 PM13h 34m
25 Sun6:07 AM7:44 PM13h 37m
26 Mon6:05 AM7:45 PM13h 39m
27 Tue6:04 AM7:46 PM13h 42m
28 Wed6:03 AM7:48 PM13h 45m
29 Thu6:01 AM7:49 PM13h 47m
30 Fri6:00 AM7:50 PM13h 50m
31 Sat5:59 AM7:51 PM13h 52m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Launceston from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Launceston, Australia

What time does the sun rise in Launceston today?
Sunrise in Launceston today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:22 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Launceston today?
Sunset today is at 7:32 PM, after 13h 10m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Launceston tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 8:01 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 9:11 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Launceston, Australia?
The longest day of 2026 in Launceston is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 10m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Launceston, Australia?
The shortest day of 2026 in Launceston, Tasmania is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 10m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Launceston get in summer than in winter?
Launceston gets 6h 00m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 10m against 9h 10m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Launceston?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Launceston is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:31 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Launceston?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Launceston?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with the sun down by 4:47 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Launceston?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 7:38 AM.
Does Launceston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Launceston 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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