Wedding sunset times in Sydney
Sunset and golden hour on the 15th of each month. Golden hour, roughly the hour before sunset, is the softest, warmest light for couple portraits.
Golden hour
15:59
Sunset
16:59
Sunset by month · Sydney · 2027
| Month | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19:08 | 20:08 |
| February | 18:49 | 19:49 |
| March | 18:15 | 19:15 |
| April | 16:33 | 17:33 |
| May | 16:03 | 17:03 |
| June | 15:52 | 16:52 |
| July | 16:03 | 17:03 |
| August | 16:24 | 17:24 |
| September | 16:45 | 17:45 |
| October | 18:07 | 19:07 |
| November | 18:35 | 19:35 |
| December | 19:01 | 20:01 |
Planning around the light in Sydney
The latest sunset in Sydney is around 1 January, at about 20:09. The earliest is around 7 June, at about 16:52. The difference across the year is smaller than further from the equator, so timelines change less by season.
In summer, golden hour lands in the early evening, often between dinner and the dancing. In winter, plan portraits for the mid to late afternoon. In mid-September, sunset is about 17:45.
Times are for the 15th of each month. Venues within an hour’s drive of Sydney will be within a few minutes. For an exact date, use the calculator above or the wedding day timeline generator, which builds sunset into your day.
Times are local and calculated for Sydney. Venues a short drive away will be within a few minutes.
Plan the whole day around the light, with time for family photos.
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What time is sunset in Sydney in June?
Around 16:52 in mid-June, with golden hour from about 15:52.
What time is sunset in Sydney in December?
Around 20:01 in mid-December, so winter couples should plan portraits for early afternoon.
When is the latest sunset in Sydney?
Around 1 January, at about 20:09. The earliest is around 7 June, at about 16:52.
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