Today in Port Augusta, Australia, the sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 7:24 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 31m of daylight. That is 2 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Port Augusta is currently in its Spring season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Port Augusta
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Port Augusta runs from N/A to 7:25 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:51 PM and lasts until 7:24 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Port Augusta sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Port Augusta falls exactly at 1:08 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -37.26 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Port Augusta, typical of its Spring season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Port Augusta?
At Port Augusta's latitude of -32.4908819°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 52.72° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Port Augusta are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -32.4908819, 137.7639874. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Port Augusta (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 Port Augusta versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:53 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 31m |
| 2025 | 6:52 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 31m |
| 2021 | 6:52 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 31m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Port Augusta today?
In Port Augusta, the sun rises at exactly 6:53 AM and sets at 7:24 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 31m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Port Augusta today?
Today, morning golden hour in Port Augusta runs from N/A to 7:25 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:51 PM and lasts until 7:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in Port Augusta shift every day?
At Port Augusta's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 52.72° (NE). 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 Port Augusta at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:08 PM when the sun reaches -37.26. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Port Augusta, typical of its Spring season.
Has the sunrise time in Port Augusta 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 6:52 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:52 AM.