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Sunrise & Sunset Times

Sunrise, sunset, solar noon, dawn, dusk, and day length for 1500 cities worldwide. Look up any date. Includes current moon phase and 30-day moon calendar.

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Sunrise
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Solar Noon
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Sunset
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Dusk
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Day Length
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How to Use

Select a city from the dropdown — type a few letters to jump to it — then pick a date. The sun arc diagram updates instantly, showing the sun's path across the sky for that day. All times shown are local time for the selected city.

For a permanent link to a specific city's sunrise and sunset times, visit that city's dedicated page — for example Sunrise & Sunset in Sydney.

Understanding the Sun Times

Time What it means
Dawn Civil twilight begins — enough light to work outdoors without artificial lighting
Sunrise Upper edge of the sun appears on the horizon
Solar Noon Sun is at its highest point — shadows are shortest
Sunset Upper edge of the sun disappears below the horizon
Dusk Civil twilight ends — artificial lighting needed outdoors
Day Length Time between sunrise and sunset

Moon Phase

Scroll down or use the Moon Phase tool for the current moon phase, illumination percentage, and a 30-day moon calendar.

Common Uses

  • Photography — golden hour and blue hour timing for landscape and portrait shoots
  • Gardening — planting schedules that depend on day length
  • Outdoor activities — hiking, cycling, or running before dark
  • Travel planning — knowing when it gets dark at your destination
  • Agriculture — seasonal daylight tracking for crop planning