Sunrise
Sunrise in Melbourne
Thursday, September 17, 2026
What time is sunset in Melbourne today? See the exact time and direction below.
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Direction
East(87°)
Sunset
6:12 PM
Face east to see today's sunrise in Melbourne.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.
Today's sunrise and sunset times in Melbourne are shown above, along with the exact direction so you know where to look. The map shows exactly where the sun rises and sets.
In Melbourne, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.
Named viewing places in Melbourne
These are named locations already present with coordinates in SunPoint's curated city data. Check current public access, opening hours, weather and ground conditions before travelling.
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
- Choose open ground or elevation