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Sun Times in Hobart
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hobart?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Hobart (Australia/Hobart). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hobart?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Hobart (Australia/Hobart). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hobart?
Golden hour times for Hobart 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 Hobart?
The day length for Hobart is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hobart?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Hobart is shown in the times above (Australia/Hobart). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Hobart?
Sunset and dusk times for Hobart are displayed above (Australia/Hobart). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Hobart?
Twilight duration in Hobart 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 Hobart?
The earliest sunrise in Hobart in 2026 is at 5:56 AM on October 31 (Australia/Hobart). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hobart?
The latest sunset in Hobart in 2026 is at 8:52 PM on December 30 (Australia/Hobart). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hobart?
After sunset in Hobart, 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 Hobart 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 Hobart
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hobart on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:50 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 59m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 46m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 25m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 56m |
| May | 7:15 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 42m |
| June | 7:40 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 02m |
| July | 7:37 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 19m |
| August | 7:04 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 22m |
| September | 6:13 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 46m |
| October | 6:20 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 13m |
| November | 5:38 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 35m |
| December | 5:26 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 19m |