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Sun Times in Queensland
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Queensland?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Queensland (America/Edmonton). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Queensland?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Queensland (America/Edmonton). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Queensland?
Golden hour times for Queensland 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 Queensland?
The day length for Queensland is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Queensland?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Queensland is shown in the times above (America/Edmonton). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Queensland?
Sunset and dusk times for Queensland are displayed above (America/Edmonton). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Queensland?
Twilight duration in Queensland 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 Queensland?
The earliest sunrise in Queensland in 2026 is at 5:21 AM on June 12 (America/Edmonton). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Queensland?
The latest sunset in Queensland in 2026 is at 9:54 PM on June 21 (America/Edmonton). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Queensland?
After sunset in Queensland, 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 Queensland 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 Queensland
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Queensland on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:32 AM | 4:59 PM | 8h 27m |
| February | 7:48 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 05m |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:41 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 51m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 33m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 31m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 9:43 PM | 16h 04m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 33m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 7:59 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 43m |
| November | 7:52 AM | 4:48 PM | 8h 56m |
| December | 8:32 AM | 4:29 PM | 7h 57m |