Australia is about to enter the darkest week of the year as the southern hemisphere’s winter solstice approaches. Falling on Saturday, June 21, the solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Sunrise and sunset times across major cities reflect the seasonal shift:
- Sydney will see sunrise at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:54 pm
- Melbourne: 7:35 am to 5:08 pm
- Brisbane: 6:37 am to 5:02 pm
- Adelaide: 6:53 am to 4:42 pm
- Hobart: 7:42 am to 4:43 pm
- Canberra: 7:42 am to 4:58 pm
- Darwin, with a sunrise at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:00 pm, will experience the longest daylight span
Hobart will have the shortest day of all capitals, while Darwin will enjoy the longest.
