Today in Australian Capital Territory, Australia, the sun rises at 6:39 AM and sets at 5:37 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 58m of daylight. That is 2 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Australian Capital Territory is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Australian Capital Territory
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Australian Capital Territory runs from N/A to 7:14 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:02 PM and lasts until 5:37 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Australian Capital Territory sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Australian Capital Territory falls exactly at 12:08 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -52.77 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Australian Capital Territory, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Australian Capital Territory?
At Australian Capital Territory's latitude of -35.4883502°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 58.53° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Australian Capital Territory are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -35.4883502, 149.0026942. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Australian Capital Territory (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Australian Capital Territory versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:39 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 58m |
| 2025 | 6:38 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 59m |
| 2021 | 6:38 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 59m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Australian Capital Territory today?
In Australian Capital Territory, the sun rises at exactly 6:39 AM and sets at 5:37 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 58m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Australian Capital Territory today?
Today, morning golden hour in Australian Capital Territory runs from N/A to 7:14 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:02 PM and lasts until 5:35 PM.
Why does sunrise in Australian Capital Territory shift every day?
At Australian Capital Territory's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 58.53° (ENE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Australian Capital Territory at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:08 PM when the sun reaches -52.77. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Australian Capital Territory, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Australian Capital Territory changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:38 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:38 AM.