It’s time to hunker down. Pre-5pm sunsets in Sydney are starting this week meaning your commute home from work is set to get darker and darker. According to timeanddate.com, early sunsets will begin on May 19 and continue throughout May and June. The next time we will have a sunset after 5pm won’t be until July. Although winter doesn’t start until June, the days are getting increasingly shorter and Autumn is now winding to its close. Here’s everything you need to know.
Upcoming sunset milestones in Sydney
- The sun will start setting at 4.59pm from Sunday, May 19, with the earliest sunsets set to take place between June 8 and June 15
- The winter solstice in Sydney will happen at 6:50 am on Friday, June 21, 2024
- Sunsets after 5pm will start again on Friday, July 5
- Daylight saving begins at 2am, on Sunday, October 6, 2024
Get more information on Time and Date.
What is the winter solstice?
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and the summer solstice is the year’s longest. In the Southern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs between June 21 and 23 every year, and following this, days begin to get longer.
Things to do in Sydney during the shorter days
Shorter and darker days might be creeping closer but on the bright side, the winter months are some of the most exciting in Sydney with markets, light festivals, late-night activities and scenic getaways to enjoy.
Winter guides for 2024:
- 6 Dreamy Spots To See Snow Near Sydney
- 27 Incredible Vivid Sydney Highlights You Can’t Miss In 2024
- 6 Cheap Getaways Less Than Two Hours From Sydney
- 9 Excellent Spots For Whale Watching In Sydney
- 6 Charming Winter Day Trips From Sydney
- 7 Of The Cosiest Cafés With Bookshops To Visit In Sydney
- 5 Wonderful Winter Markets To Eat And Shop At
- 9 Of The Cosiest Pubs With Fireplaces In Sydney
Plus, enjoy free jazz nights, Art After Hours at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and go on a scenic coastal walk.