Sunset times for weddings in Sydney in May
Saturday sunsets in May 2027 fall between 4:57 pm and 5:17 pm. Mid-month, that is 27 minutes earlier than in April. Southern-hemisphere seasons are reversed: December and January have the latest sunsets, June the earliest, and daylight saving runs from October to April.
The ribbon shows a classic day with a 1:00 pm ceremony on Saturday, May 15, 2027: sky colour is the computed sun height every 15 minutes.
Every Saturday in May 2027
| Saturday | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | 6:30 am | 4:42 pm | 5:17 pm | 5:43 pm | 10 h 47 min |
| Sat, May 8, 2027 | 6:36 am | 4:35 pm | 5:10 pm | 5:37 pm | 10 h 34 min |
| Sat, May 15, 2027 | 6:41 am | 4:29 pm | 5:05 pm | 5:31 pm | 10 h 24 min |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | 6:46 am | 4:24 pm | 5:00 pm | 5:27 pm | 10 h 14 min |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 | 6:51 am | 4:20 pm | 4:57 pm | 5:24 pm | 10 h 6 min |
Local clock time (Australia/Sydney) at Sydney CBD (-33.8679°, 151.2073°). Golden hour: sun 6° above the horizon down to sunset. Blue hour: sunset to civil dusk (6° below). Mid-month, golden hour lasts about 36 minutes and blue hour about 26 minutes. Click a date to open it in the planner.
Which ceremony time works on Saturday, May 15, 2027
A classic day without a first look: 30-minute ceremony, photos in a 60-minute cocktail hour, plated dinner with speeches.
| Ceremony | Golden-hour portraits | Clashes | First look |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | between the reception formalities (4:35 pm) | — | Optional |
| 1:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (4:30 pm) | — | Optional |
| 2:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (4:30 pm) | — | Optional |
| 3:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (4:30 pm) | — | Optional |
| 4:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (4:35 pm) | — | Recommended |
| 5:00 pm | over by the end of the ceremony: needs a first look | — | Recommended |
| 6:00 pm | over by the end of the ceremony: needs a first look | 2 | Recommended |
“Clashes” counts timeline conflicts such as photos overrunning the cocktail hour or portraits colliding with a formality.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunset in Sydney in May 2027?
On Saturdays in May 2027 the sun sets in Sydney between 4:57 pm and 5:17 pm, local time. On Saturday, May 15, 2027 it sets at 5:05 pm.
When is golden hour for a May wedding in Sydney?
On Saturday, May 15, 2027 evening golden hour runs from 4:29 pm to sunset at 5:05 pm, about 36 minutes. Blue hour follows until 5:31 pm.
What time should a May wedding ceremony start in Sydney?
For a classic day without a first look, a ceremony between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm puts golden-hour portraits in the cocktail hour or a short break at dinner without clashing with the formalities. Later starts need a first look for daylight portraits.
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