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What time is sunrise and sunset in Queenstown?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:28 AM
102° ESEDawn 5:59 AM

Sunrise in Queenstown was at 6:28:35 AM GMT+11 (10h 27m ago).

Sunset
7:39 PM
258° WSWDusk 8:08 PM

Sunset in Queenstown will be at 7:39:28 PM GMT+11 (in 2h 44m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 7:02 PM

Daylight
13h 10m
Darkness
7h 30m
Solar noon
1:03 PM
Sun altitude
29.3°
Sun direction
286° WNW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:26 AM
103° ESEDawn 5:58 AM

Sunrise in Queenstown will be at 6:26:58 AM GMT+11 (in 13h 31m).

Sunset
7:40 PM
257° WSWDusk 8:09 PM

Sunset in Queenstown will be at 7:40:38 PM GMT+11 (in 26h 45m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Queenstown

Waxing Crescent
18% illuminated
Moonrise
8:27 AM
Moonset
Doesn't set

Calendar

Australian Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu5:52 AM6:23 PM12h 31m
2 Fri5:50 AM6:24 PM12h 34m
3 Sat5:48 AM6:25 PM12h 37m
4 Sun6:46 AM7:27 PM12h 40m
5 Mon6:45 AM7:28 PM12h 42m
6 Tue6:43 AM7:29 PM12h 45m
7 Wed6:41 AM7:30 PM12h 48m
8 Thu6:40 AM7:31 PM12h 51m
9 Fri6:38 AM7:32 PM12h 54m
10 Sat6:36 AM7:33 PM12h 56m
11 Sun6:35 AM7:34 PM12h 59m
12 Mon6:33 AM7:36 PM13h 02m
13 Tue6:31 AM7:37 PM13h 05m
14 Wed6:30 AM7:38 PM13h 08m
15 Thu6:28 AM7:39 PM13h 10m
Thursday, October 15
13h 10m 53s of daylight·+2m 47s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:59 AM – 8:08 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:28 AM1:03 PM7:39 PMhorizon
Time
4:56 PM
Altitude
29.2°
Heading
286° WNW
Light
Daylight

4:56 PM, Daylight, altitude 29.2 degrees

16 Fri6:26 AM7:40 PM13h 13m
17 Sat6:25 AM7:41 PM13h 16m
18 Sun6:23 AM7:42 PM13h 19m
19 Mon6:22 AM7:44 PM13h 21m
20 Tue6:20 AM7:45 PM13h 24m
21 Wed6:19 AM7:46 PM13h 27m
22 Thu6:17 AM7:47 PM13h 30m
23 Fri6:16 AM7:48 PM13h 32m
24 Sat6:14 AM7:50 PM13h 35m
25 Sun6:13 AM7:51 PM13h 38m
26 Mon6:11 AM7:52 PM13h 40m
27 Tue6:10 AM7:53 PM13h 43m
28 Wed6:08 AM7:55 PM13h 46m
29 Thu6:07 AM7:56 PM13h 48m
30 Fri6:06 AM7:57 PM13h 51m
31 Sat6:04 AM7:58 PM13h 54m

Photos

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Queenstown, Australia

What time does the sun rise in Queenstown today?
Sunrise in Queenstown today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:28 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Queenstown today?
Sunset today is at 7:39 PM, after 13h 10m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Queenstown tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 8:08 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 9:19 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Queenstown, Australia?
The longest day of 2026 in Queenstown is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 15m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Queenstown, Australia?
The shortest day of 2026 in Queenstown, Tasmania is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 06m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Queenstown get in summer than in winter?
Queenstown gets 6h 09m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 15m against 9h 06m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Queenstown?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Queenstown is on Thursday, December 10, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:35 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Queenstown?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Queenstown?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with the sun down by 4:51 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Queenstown?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 7:47 AM.
Does Queenstown observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Queenstown 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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