Today in Geelong, Australia, the sun rises at 7:39 AM and sets at 5:17 PM, giving the city exactly 9h 37m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Geelong is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Geelong
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Geelong runs from N/A to 8:20 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 4:36 PM and lasts until 5:17 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Geelong sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Geelong falls exactly at 12:28 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -54.77 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Geelong, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Geelong?
At Geelong's latitude of -38.1493248°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 434.40° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Geelong are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -38.1493248, 144.3598241. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Geelong (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 Geelong versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:39 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 37m |
| 2025 | 7:39 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 37m |
| 2021 | 7:39 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Geelong today?
In Geelong, the sun rises at exactly 7:39 AM and sets at 5:17 PM today. This gives the city a total of 9h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Geelong today?
Today, morning golden hour in Geelong runs from N/A to 8:20 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 4:36 PM and lasts until 5:14 PM.
Why does sunrise in Geelong shift every day?
At Geelong's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 434.40° (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 Geelong at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:28 PM when the sun reaches -54.77. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Geelong, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Geelong 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 7:39 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:39 AM.