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Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in Sydney

On 25 July 2026, Sydney has sunrise at 06:53 and sunset at 17:10 — 10h 17m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 16:33–17:26.

Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
17:10
Daylight
10h 17m
Light windows today
Golden hour — morning 06:36 – 07:29
Golden hour — evening 16:33 – 17:26
Blue hour — morning 06:26 – 06:36
Blue hour — evening 17:26 – 17:36

Computed with the NOAA solar model for 25 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.

Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in Sydney

Golden hour is the soft, warm light while the sun sits between −4° and +6° of the horizon — a photographer's favourite window. Blue hour is the cooler stretch on the far side, the sun between −6° and −4°. The exact times shift a little every day, so the windows above are computed for today with the NOAA solar model.

Sydney sits at 33.9° S, in the temperate band. That means daylight swings from about 9h 54m at the June solstice down to 14h 25m around Christmas — a clear seasonal shift. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.

FAQ

When is golden hour in Sydney today?

Evening golden hour is 16:33–17:26; morning is 06:36–07:29.

How many hours of daylight does Sydney get?

10h 17m on 25 July 2026.

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