Dusk and last light in Sydney
Last light (civil dusk) in Sydney today fades at 17:40, about 27 minutes after the sun sets at 17:13. The sky is fully dark by astronomical dusk at 18:39. Times for Wednesday, 29 July 2026, in Sydney's local time zone.
| Stage | What it means | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset | the sun dips below the horizon | 17:13 |
| Civil dusk (last light) | sun 6° below, usable light ends | 17:40 |
| Nautical dusk | sun 12° below, sea horizon gone | 18:10 |
| Astronomical dusk | sun 18° below, full night | 18:39 |
Dusk in Sydney, stage by stage
Dusk in Sydney runs the same three stages as dawn, in reverse. Once the sun sets, civil dusk, the last usable light, lingers until the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon. Nautical dusk follows at 12 degrees, when the sea horizon disappears, and astronomical dusk at 18 degrees, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. How long dusk lasts depends on Sydney's latitude: near the equator night falls fast, while at high latitudes dusk can stretch for hours or, in high summer, never fully darken. Every time here is computed for Sydney's coordinates and shown in its local time zone.
Frequently asked questions about dusk in Sydney
What time is last light in Sydney today?
Last light (civil dusk) in Sydney fades at 17:40 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, about 27 minutes after sunset at 17:13. All times are in Sydney's local time zone.
What is the difference between dusk and sunset in Sydney?
Sunset is the instant the sun disappears below the horizon in Sydney; dusk is the fading twilight that follows. Last light (civil dusk) ends the usable light after sunset.
When does it get fully dark in Sydney?
Sydney reaches full darkness at astronomical dusk, 18:39 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon.
Every time on this page is computed from Sydney's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.