Light for photography · Monday, December 7, 2026
Golden Hour in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
On December 7, 2026, sunrise is at 5:38 AM and sunset at 7:57 PM. All times are in the local time of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Morning golden hour
5:38 AM – 6:15 AM
37 min of soft light after sunrise
Evening golden hour
7:20 PM – 7:57 PM
37 min before sunset
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The Sun over Sydney, New South Wales, Australia through the year
At 33.9°S, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia swings from about 14 hr 24 min of daylight around December 21, 2026 down to 9 hr 54 min around June 21, 2026. The midday Sun climbs to 79.6° at its highest and only 32.7° at its lowest — which is why the golden hour feels so different across the seasons here.
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How to shoot in the golden hour
The golden hour is prized for its warm, low light: shadows stretch out, contrast softens and skin tones look natural. Arrive 15–20 minutes before the window opens — the light changes fast and the best minutes are easy to miss.
Morning light is a touch cooler and cleaner, with calmer air — good for landscapes and architecture. Evening light is warmer and richer, and easier to schedule. Shoot into the light for rim-lit silhouettes, or with the light for soft, dimensional portraits.
Don't pack up the moment the Sun sets: the blue hour follows, when the sky turns deep blue and city lights still balance the last of the daylight. It is the best time for cityscapes and long exposures.
Blue hour
The blue hour is the short spell when the Sun sits 4–6° below the horizon. In Sydney, New South Wales, Australia the evening blue hour lasts about 29 min. The sky is even and deep and the light is cool — ideal for minimalism and city panoramas.
Data: Meeus astronomical algorithms, Open-Meteo. How we calculate this
Frequently asked questions
What time is the golden hour in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on December 7, 2026?
The morning golden hour runs from 5:38 AM to 6:15 AM, and the evening golden hour from 7:20 PM to 7:57 PM, local time.
What time is sunset in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on December 7, 2026?
The Sun sets at 7:57 PM. The blue hour begins right after and lasts until about 8:25 PM.
What are the longest and shortest days of the year in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?
The longest day falls around December 21, 2026 with about 14 hr 24 min of daylight; the shortest, around June 21, 2026, has about 9 hr 54 min.
What is the golden hour?
The golden hour is the period soon after sunrise and just before sunset when the Sun is low (roughly 0° to 6° above the horizon). The light is warm, soft and diffuse and shadows are long — ideal for portraits and landscapes.
How is the blue hour different from the golden hour?
The blue hour comes when the Sun is already below the horizon (about −6° to −4°) and the sky takes on a deep blue tone. The golden hour is when the Sun is still up and the light is golden.
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