Today in Perth, Australia, the sun rises at 6:47 AM and sets at 5:54 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 7m 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, Perth is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Perth
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Perth runs from N/A to 7:20 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:21 PM and lasts until 5:54 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Perth sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Perth falls exactly at 12:21 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -27.38 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Perth, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Perth?
At Perth's latitude of -31.9558967°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 87.08° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Perth are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -31.9558967, 115.8605784. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Perth (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 Perth versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 7m |
| 2025 | 6:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 7m |
| 2021 | 6:47 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 7m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Perth today?
In Perth, the sun rises at exactly 6:47 AM and sets at 5:54 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 7m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Perth today?
Today, morning golden hour in Perth runs from N/A to 7:20 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:21 PM and lasts until 5:52 PM.
Why does sunrise in Perth shift every day?
At Perth's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 87.08° (E). 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 Perth at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:21 PM when the sun reaches -27.38. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Perth, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Perth 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 6:47 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:47 AM.