Today in Central Coast, Australia, the sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 5:31 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 4m 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, Central Coast is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Central Coast
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Central Coast runs from N/A to 7:01 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 4:57 PM and lasts until 5:31 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Central Coast sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Central Coast falls exactly at 11:59 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -55.53 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Central Coast, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Central Coast?
At Central Coast's latitude of -33.3117096°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 58.42° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Central Coast are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -33.3117096, 151.3120675. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Central Coast (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 Central Coast versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:27 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 4m |
| 2025 | 6:26 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 4m |
| 2021 | 6:26 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 4m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Central Coast today?
In Central Coast, the sun rises at exactly 6:27 AM and sets at 5:31 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 4m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Central Coast today?
Today, morning golden hour in Central Coast runs from N/A to 7:01 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 4:57 PM and lasts until 5:28 PM.
Why does sunrise in Central Coast shift every day?
At Central Coast's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 58.42° (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 Central Coast at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:59 AM when the sun reaches -55.53. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Central Coast, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Central Coast 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 6:26 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:26 AM.