Sun Times in Adelaide
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Adelaide?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Adelaide (Australia/Adelaide). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Adelaide?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Adelaide (Australia/Adelaide). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Adelaide?
Golden hour times for Adelaide are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Adelaide?
The day length for Adelaide is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Adelaide?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Adelaide is shown in the times above (Australia/Adelaide). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Adelaide?
Sunset and dusk times for Adelaide are displayed above (Australia/Adelaide). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Adelaide?
Twilight duration in Adelaide varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Adelaide?
The earliest sunrise in Adelaide in 2026 is at 6:14 AM on October 31 (Australia/Adelaide). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Adelaide?
The latest sunset in Adelaide in 2026 is at 8:33 PM on January 4 (Australia/Adelaide). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Adelaide?
After sunset in Adelaide, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Adelaide shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Adelaide
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Adelaide on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:17 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 15m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 21m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 13m |
| May | 7:02 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 18m |
| June | 7:21 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 49m |
| July | 7:21 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 01m |
| August | 6:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 48m |
| September | 6:15 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 56m |
| November | 6:02 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 57m |
| December | 5:55 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 29m |