Sunrise Times in Antarctica Today 🇦🇶
Sunrise Times & Overview for Sunday, Aug 23, 2026
Solar patterns across Antarctica on Sunday are influenced by the Earth's axial tilt and the country's -77.85° latitude. In McMurdo Station, the sunrise is timed for 11:02.
Switch to Sunset »The sun rises over McMurdo Station at 11:02 today in the NNE, and does not set until 14:51, giving the city 3h 49m of daylight before slipping below the NNW horizon. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 12:56, from McMurdo Station's vantage point 10 m above sea level.
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2026 Solar Path Analysis for McMurdo Station
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
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| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:53 | 19:08 | 08:53 | 17:07 | 12:22 | 13:37 | 12:59 | 151.83 |
| 2 |
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:48 | 19:12 | 08:47 | 17:13 | 11:52 | 14:01 | 12:59 | 151.81 |
| 3 |
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:43 | 19:17 | 08:42 | 17:18 | 11:41 | 14:18 | 12:59 | 151.79 |
| 4 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:39 | 19:22 | 08:36 | 17:24 | 11:27 | 14:32 | 12:59 | 151.77 |
| 5 |
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:34 | 19:27 | 08:31 | 17:29 | 11:15 | 14:45 | 12:59 | 151.75 |
| 6 |
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:28 | 19:32 | 08:25 | 17:35 | 11:03 | 14:56 | 12:59 | 151.73 |
| 7 |
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:23 | 19:37 | 08:19 | 17:40 | 10:52 | 15:07 | 12:59 | 151.71 |
| 8 |
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:18 | 19:42 | 08:13 | 17:46 | 10:42 | 15:17 | 12:58 | 151.69 |
| 9 |
N/A
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:12 | 19:47 | 08:08 | 17:51 | 10:32 | 15:26 | 12:58 | 151.66 |
| 10 |
N/A
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:07 | 19:53 | 08:02 | 17:57 | 10:23 | 15:35 | 12:58 | 151.64 |
| 11 |
N/A
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:01 | 19:58 | 07:56 | 18:02 | 10:14 | 15:44 | 12:58 | 151.62 |
| 12 |
N/A
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:56 | 20:04 | 07:50 | 18:08 | 10:05 | 15:52 | 12:58 | 151.59 |
| 13 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:50 | 20:09 | 07:44 | 18:14 | 09:57 | 16:01 | 12:58 | 151.57 |
| 14 |
N/A
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:44 | 20:15 | 07:38 | 18:19 | 09:49 | 16:09 | 12:58 | 151.54 |
| 15 |
N/A
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:38 | 20:21 | 07:32 | 18:25 | 09:40 | 16:16 | 12:57 | 151.51 |
| 16 |
N/A
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:31 | 20:27 | 07:26 | 18:31 | 09:32 | 16:24 | 12:57 | 151.48 |
| 17 |
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N/A
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:25 | 20:33 | 07:20 | 18:37 | 09:25 | 16:31 | 12:57 | 151.46 |
| 18 |
N/A
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N/A
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24h 00m | +1440m 00s | 05:18 | 20:39 | 07:14 | 18:43 | 09:17 | 16:39 | 12:57 | 151.43 |
| 19 |
12:25
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8° N
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13:30
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352° N
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1h 05m | -1374m 50s | 05:12 | 20:46 | 07:08 | 18:48 | 09:09 | 16:46 | 12:56 | 151.40 |
| 20 |
N/A
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14:01
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344° NNW
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24h 00m | +1374m 50s | 05:05 | 20:52 | 07:01 | 18:54 | 09:02 | 16:53 | 12:56 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
11:33
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20° NNE
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14:21
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339° NNW
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2h 47m | -1272m 27s | 04:58 | 20:59 | 06:55 | 19:00 | 08:54 | 17:00 | 12:56 | 151.34 |
| 22 |
11:16
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24° NNE
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14:37
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335° NNW
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3h 20m | +33m 01s | 04:51 | 21:06 | 06:49 | 19:06 | 08:47 | 17:07 | 12:56 | 151.30 |
| 23 |
11:02
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28° NNE
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14:51
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332° NNW
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3h 49m | +28m 46s | 04:43 | 21:13 | 06:42 | 19:12 | 08:39 | 17:14 | 12:56 | 151.27 |
| 24 |
10:49
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31° NNE
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15:04
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328° NNW
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4h 15m | +25m 57s | 04:35 | 21:20 | 06:36 | 19:18 | 08:32 | 17:21 | 12:55 | 151.24 |
| 25 |
10:36
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34° NE
|
15:16
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326° NW
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4h 39m | +23m 55s | 04:28 | 21:28 | 06:29 | 19:24 | 08:25 | 17:28 | 12:55 | 151.21 |
| 26 |
10:25
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37° NE
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15:27
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323° NW
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5h 01m | +22m 23s | 04:19 | 21:36 | 06:22 | 19:31 | 08:18 | 17:34 | 12:55 | 151.17 |
| 27 |
10:14
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39° NE
|
15:37
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320° NW
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5h 22m | +21m 10s | 04:11 | 21:44 | 06:15 | 19:37 | 08:10 | 17:41 | 12:54 | 151.14 |
| 28 |
10:04
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42° NE
|
15:47
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318° NW
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5h 42m | +20m 11s | 04:02 | 21:52 | 06:09 | 19:43 | 08:03 | 17:48 | 12:54 | 151.11 |
| 29 |
09:54
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44° NE
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15:56
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315° NW
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6h 02m | +19m 22s | 03:53 | 22:01 | 06:02 | 19:50 | 07:56 | 17:54 | 12:54 | 151.07 |
| 30 |
09:44
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47° NE
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16:05
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313° NW
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6h 21m | +18m 41s | 03:44 | 22:11 | 05:55 | 19:56 | 07:49 | 18:01 | 12:54 | 151.04 |
| 31 |
09:35
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49° NE
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16:14
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311° NW
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6h 39m | +18m 06s | 03:34 | 22:21 | 05:48 | 20:03 | 07:42 | 18:08 | 12:53 | 151.01 |
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All times are local for McMurdo Station. DST is not currently in effect. Calculations based on Gregorian calendar. Today is highlighted. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise in Antarctica
When does the sun rise in Antarctica today?
In Antarctica, the sun rises at 11:02 local time today in the capital, McMurdo Station. Sunrise times vary by a few minutes between cities depending on latitude and longitude.
What time is sunrise in McMurdo Station, Antarctica?
Sunrise in McMurdo Station today is at 11:02 local time. McMurdo Station is the capital of Antarctica.
What's the day length in Antarctica today?
The capital of Antarctica, McMurdo Station, gets about 3h 49m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.
When is solar noon in McMurdo Station, Antarctica?
Solar noon in McMurdo Station today is at 12:56. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.
When does civil twilight begin in McMurdo Station?
Civil twilight in McMurdo Station begins at 08:39 today. This is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and the sky is bright enough to see clearly without artificial light.
What's nautical twilight in McMurdo Station today?
Nautical twilight in McMurdo Station runs from 06:42 in the morning to 19:12 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.
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