Cities With the Earliest Moonrise Today
Nacala has the earliest local moonrise among the major cities with a moonrise today, at about 07:10.
Cities with at least 50,000 residents; 100 cities shown.
Top Cities Ranked by Local moonrise
| # | City | Country | Moonset | Time above horizon | Local moonrise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =1 | Nacala | Mozambique | 20:09 | 12h 36m | 07:10 |
| =1 | Mozambique | Mozambique | 20:10 | 12h 37m | 07:10 |
| =2 | Gold Coast | Australia | 20:41 | 13h 13m | 07:12 |
| =2 | Angoche | Mozambique | 20:15 | 12h 40m | 07:12 |
| =2 | Monapo | Mozambique | 20:11 | 12h 37m | 07:12 |
| =3 | Sydney | Australia | 21:00 | 13h 33m | 07:13 |
| =3 | Logan City | Australia | 20:42 | 13h 12m | 07:13 |
| =3 | Wollongong | Australia | 21:03 | 13h 35m | 07:13 |
| =3 | Pemba | Mozambique | 20:08 | 12h 32m | 07:13 |
| =3 | Maitland | Australia | 20:57 | 13h 29m | 07:13 |
| =4 | Brisbane | Australia | 20:42 | 13h 12m | 07:14 |
| =4 | Hobart | Australia | 21:36 | 14h 10m | 07:14 |
| =5 | Banyuwangi | Indonesia | 19:56 | 12h 20m | 07:15 |
| =5 | Genteng | Indonesia | 19:57 | 12h 20m | 07:15 |
| =5 | Muncar | Indonesia | 19:56 | 12h 20m | 07:15 |
| =5 | Nametil | Mozambique | 20:17 | 12h 39m | 07:15 |
| 6 | Nampula | Mozambique | 20:16 | 12h 37m | 07:16 |
| =7 | Situbondo | Indonesia | 19:56 | 12h 19m | 07:17 |
| =7 | Jember | Indonesia | 19:58 | 12h 20m | 07:17 |
| =7 | Launceston | Australia | 21:33 | 14h 03m | 07:17 |
| =7 | Bondowoso | Indonesia | 19:57 | 12h 19m | 07:17 |
| =8 | Toowoomba | Australia | 20:47 | 13h 12m | 07:18 |
| =8 | Sumenep | Indonesia | 19:56 | 12h 17m | 07:18 |
| =8 | Besuki | Indonesia | 19:58 | 12h 19m | 07:18 |
| =8 | Hervey Bay | Australia | 20:40 | 13h 05m | 07:18 |
| =9 | Canberra | Australia | 21:12 | 13h 38m | 07:19 |
| =9 | Lumajang | Indonesia | 20:00 | 12h 20m | 07:19 |
| =9 | Pamekasan | Indonesia | 19:58 | 12h 17m | 07:19 |
| =9 | Montepuez | Mozambique | 20:14 | 12h 32m | 07:19 |
| =10 | Probolinggo | Indonesia | 20:00 | 12h 19m | 07:20 |
| =10 | Inhambane | Mozambique | 20:46 | 13h 01m | 07:20 |
| =10 | Sampang | Indonesia | 19:59 | 12h 17m | 07:20 |
| =10 | Bundaberg | Australia | 20:41 | 13h 04m | 07:20 |
| =11 | Pasuruan | Indonesia | 20:01 | 12h 18m | 07:21 |
| =11 | Maxixe | Mozambique | 20:46 | 13h 01m | 07:21 |
| =12 | Surabaya | Indonesia | 20:01 | 12h 18m | 07:22 |
| =12 | Malang | Indonesia | 20:02 | 12h 19m | 07:22 |
| =12 | Quelimane | Mozambique | 20:30 | 12h 44m | 07:22 |
| =12 | Singosari | Indonesia | 20:02 | 12h 19m | 07:22 |
| =12 | Lawang | Indonesia | 20:02 | 12h 19m | 07:22 |
| =12 | Sidoarjo | Indonesia | 20:01 | 12h 18m | 07:22 |
| =12 | Bangil | Indonesia | 20:01 | 12h 18m | 07:22 |
| =12 | Gedangan | Indonesia | 20:01 | 12h 18m | 07:22 |
| =12 | Três Lagoas | Brazil | - | 12h 52m | 07:22 |
| =12 | Tulangan Utara | Indonesia | 20:02 | 12h 18m | 07:22 |
| =12 | Kepanjen | Indonesia | 20:03 | 12h 20m | 07:22 |
| =13 | Palangkaraya | Indonesia | 19:50 | 12h 05m | 07:23 |
| =13 | Batu | Indonesia | 20:03 | 12h 19m | 07:23 |
| =13 | Mocuba | Mozambique | 20:28 | 12h 42m | 07:23 |
| =13 | Mojokerto | Indonesia | 20:03 | 12h 18m | 07:23 |
| =13 | Bangkalan | Indonesia | 20:01 | 12h 17m | 07:23 |
| =13 | Kebomas | Indonesia | 20:01 | 12h 17m | 07:23 |
| =13 | Gresik | Indonesia | 20:01 | 12h 17m | 07:23 |
| =14 | Blitar | Indonesia | 20:04 | 12h 20m | 07:24 |
| =14 | Jombang | Indonesia | 20:03 | 12h 18m | 07:24 |
| =14 | Lamongan | Indonesia | 20:02 | 12h 17m | 07:24 |
| =14 | Pare | Indonesia | 20:04 | 12h 19m | 07:24 |
| =15 | Noumea | New Caledonia | 20:38 | 12h 57m | 07:25 |
| =15 | Kediri | Indonesia | 20:05 | 12h 19m | 07:25 |
| =15 | Gurúè | Mozambique | 20:26 | 12h 38m | 07:25 |
| =15 | Kedungwaru | Indonesia | 20:05 | 12h 20m | 07:25 |
| =15 | Nganjuk | Indonesia | 20:05 | 12h 18m | 07:25 |
| =15 | Tulungagung | Indonesia | 20:05 | 12h 20m | 07:25 |
| =15 | Kertosono | Indonesia | 20:04 | 12h 18m | 07:25 |
| =16 | Sampit | Indonesia | 19:54 | 12h 06m | 07:26 |
| =16 | Xai-Xai | Mozambique | 20:55 | 13h 05m | 07:26 |
| =16 | Bojonegoro | Indonesia | 20:04 | 12h 17m | 07:26 |
| =16 | Tuban | Indonesia | 20:03 | 12h 17m | 07:26 |
| =17 | Richards Bay | South Africa | 21:08 | 13h 16m | 07:27 |
| =17 | Madiun | Indonesia | 20:06 | 12h 18m | 07:27 |
| =17 | Merauke | Indonesia | 20:08 | 12h 21m | 07:27 |
| =17 | Cuamba | Mozambique | 20:27 | 12h 36m | 07:27 |
| =17 | Ponorogo | Indonesia | 20:07 | 12h 19m | 07:27 |
| =17 | Chibuto | Mozambique | 20:55 | 13h 03m | 07:27 |
| =17 | Cepu | Indonesia | 20:06 | 12h 17m | 07:27 |
| =18 | Beira | Mozambique | 20:41 | 12h 50m | 07:28 |
| =18 | Blora | Indonesia | 20:06 | 12h 17m | 07:28 |
| =18 | Jatiroto | Indonesia | 20:08 | 12h 19m | 07:28 |
| =19 | Maputo | Mozambique | 21:01 | 13h 07m | 07:29 |
| =19 | Recife | Brazil | 20:13 | 12h 19m | 07:29 |
| =19 | Olinda | Brazil | 20:13 | 12h 19m | 07:29 |
| =19 | Dondo | Mozambique | 20:41 | 12h 49m | 07:29 |
| =19 | Rockhampton | Australia | 20:46 | 13h 00m | 07:29 |
| =19 | Sragen | Indonesia | 20:08 | 12h 18m | 07:29 |
| =19 | Manhiça | Mozambique | 20:59 | 13h 06m | 07:29 |
| =19 | Chokwé | Mozambique | 20:57 | 13h 03m | 07:29 |
| =19 | KwaDukuza | South Africa | 21:12 | 13h 18m | 07:29 |
| =20 | Durban | South Africa | 21:14 | 13h 19m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Matola | Mozambique | 21:01 | 13h 07m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Surakarta | Indonesia | 20:09 | 12h 18m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Jaboatão | Brazil | 20:14 | 12h 20m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | Brazil | 20:13 | 12h 20m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Toamasina | Madagascar | 20:38 | 12h 45m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Paulista | Brazil | 20:13 | 12h 19m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Pinetown | South Africa | 21:15 | 13h 19m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Cabo | Brazil | 20:14 | 12h 20m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Purwodadi | Indonesia | 20:08 | 12h 17m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Pati | Indonesia | 20:07 | 12h 16m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Grogol | Indonesia | 20:09 | 12h 18m | 07:30 |
| =20 | Kartasura | Indonesia | 20:10 | 12h 18m | 07:30 |
Methodology: Calculated from city coordinates, local IANA time zones and the Moon's astronomical position; terrain and weather are not included.
Why Does Moonrise Vary Around the World?
Moonrise shifts by roughly fifty minutes from one day to the next, but the exact local time also varies with latitude, longitude and the Moon's orbit. Cities without a moonrise on their current local date are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cities With the Earliest Moonrise Today
Which city has the earliest moonrise today?
Among tracked cities with a moonrise today, Nacala has the earliest local moonrise at about 07:10 (as of September 14, 2026).
Why does moonrise change every day?
The Moon moves eastward in its orbit while Earth rotates, so Earth generally needs about fifty extra minutes to bring the Moon back to the horizon each day.