Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Hobart get today?

Accepted Answer

Hobart currently gets approximately 13 hours and 31 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. At 42.9° latitude, Hobart sees moderate variation, with summer days noticeably longer than winter days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Hobart?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Hobart change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 42.9° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. The difference between earliest and latest sunrise can be over two hours. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Hobart?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Hobart vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 42.9°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. At mid-latitudes, you can expect sunset to vary by 2–3 hours across the seasons.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Hobart?

Accepted Answer

Hobart at 42.9° latitude experiences moderate seasonal day length variation. Summer days are noticeably longer than winter days, with daylight typically ranging from about 8 to 16 hours depending on the time of year. The rate of change is fastest around the equinoxes (March and September), when day length changes by several minutes each day. Around the solstices, the rate of change slows as day length approaches its maximum or minimum. This makes spring and autumn the seasons with the most noticeable daily changes in sunrise and sunset times.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Hobart?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Hobart is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). At mid-latitudes, civil twilight typically lasts about 25–35 minutes. The exact duration for Hobart is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Hobart.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Hobart?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Hobart occurs around the summer solstice. For Hobart in the Southern Hemisphere, the longest day is around December 21–22. On this date, Hobart experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 42.9° latitude, the longest day is typically 14–16 hours of daylight. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Hobart?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when Hobart transitions to daylight saving time, clock-based sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour. However, the actual amount of daylight doesn't change — DST simply moves an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. This means sunrise appears one hour "later" on the clock during DST, and sunset appears one hour "later" as well. The transition typically causes a noticeable jump in the sunrise/sunset table around the spring and fall changeover dates. Check our DST change calendar for exact transition dates in Hobart.

Astronomical Dawn	4:26:49 AM
Nautical Dawn	5:05:05 AM
Civil Dawn	5:40:59 AM
Sunrise	6:10:41 AM
Golden Hour End	6:48:54 AM
Solar Noon	12:56:24 PM
Golden Hour Start	7:03:54 PM
Sunset	7:42:07 PM
Civil Dusk	8:11:50 PM
Nautical Dusk	8:47:43 PM
Astronomical Dusk	9:26:00 PM
Day Length	13h 31m

Moonrise	3:20:14 PM
Moonset	4:25:43 AM
Moon Phase	🌔 Waxing Gibbous
Illumination	81%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Oct 1, Thu	5:46 AM	6:17 PM	12h 31m	11:55 PM	8:32 AM	🌖
Oct 2, Fri	5:44 AM	6:18 PM	12h 34m	1:04 AM	9:36 AM	🌗
Oct 3, Sat	5:42 AM	6:19 PM	12h 37m	3:02 AM	—	🌗
Oct 4, Sun	6:40 AM	7:20 PM	12h 40m	3:49 AM	11:50 AM	🌗
Oct 5, Mon	6:39 AM	7:21 PM	12h 43m	4:24 AM	1:09 PM	🌗
Oct 6, Tue	6:37 AM	7:23 PM	12h 46m	4:53 AM	2:28 PM	🌘
Oct 7, Wed	6:35 AM	7:24 PM	12h 49m	5:17 AM	3:45 PM	🌘
Oct 8, Thu	6:33 AM	7:25 PM	12h 51m	5:39 AM	4:59 PM	🌘
Oct 9, Fri	6:32 AM	7:26 PM	12h 54m	5:58 AM	6:10 PM	🌑
Oct 10, Sat	6:30 AM	7:27 PM	12h 57m	6:20 AM	7:19 PM	🌑
Oct 11, Sun	6:28 AM	7:28 PM	13h 0m	6:43 AM	8:28 PM	🌑
Oct 12, Mon	6:26 AM	7:29 PM	13h 3m	7:08 AM	9:36 PM	🌑
Oct 13, Tue	6:25 AM	7:31 PM	13h 6m	7:40 AM	10:43 PM	🌒
Oct 14, Wed	6:23 AM	7:32 PM	13h 9m	8:17 AM	11:47 PM	🌒
Oct 15, Thu	6:21 AM	7:33 PM	13h 12m	9:03 AM	12:45 AM	🌒
Oct 16, Fri	6:20 AM	7:34 PM	13h 14m	9:56 AM	1:35 AM	🌒
Oct 17, Sat	6:18 AM	7:35 PM	13h 17m	10:57 AM	2:17 AM	🌓
Oct 18, Sun	6:17 AM	7:37 PM	13h 20m	—	2:52 AM	🌓
Oct 19, Mon	6:15 AM	7:38 PM	13h 23m	12:01 PM	3:20 AM	🌓
Oct 20, Tue	6:13 AM	7:39 PM	13h 26m	1:07 PM	3:44 AM	🌓
Oct 21, Wed	6:12 AM	7:40 PM	13h 29m	2:13 PM	4:06 AM	🌔
Oct 22, Thu	6:10 AM	7:42 PM	13h 31m	3:20 PM	4:25 AM	🌔
Oct 23, Fri	6:09 AM	7:43 PM	13h 34m	4:27 PM	4:46 AM	🌔
Oct 24, Sat	6:07 AM	7:44 PM	13h 37m	5:36 PM	5:07 AM	🌔
Oct 25, Sun	6:06 AM	7:45 PM	13h 40m	6:47 PM	5:31 AM	🌕
Oct 26, Mon	6:04 AM	7:47 PM	13h 43m	8:01 PM	6:01 AM	🌕
Oct 27, Tue	6:03 AM	7:48 PM	13h 45m	9:19 PM	6:36 AM	🌕
Oct 28, Wed	6:01 AM	7:49 PM	13h 48m	10:37 PM	7:22 AM	🌖
Oct 29, Thu	6:00 AM	7:51 PM	13h 51m	11:49 PM	8:20 AM	🌖
Oct 30, Fri	5:58 AM	7:52 PM	13h 53m	12:51 AM	9:30 AM	🌖
Oct 31, Sat	5:57 AM	7:53 PM	13h 56m	1:43 AM	10:48 AM	🌖

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