Photographers chase color; families chase a quiet moment. Both groups end up at many of the same overlooks. In Brisbane those overlooks include Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, Mount Coot-tha, and Shorncliffe Pier.
Use this page to choose a spot, then open the city sun page for exact clocks. Right now Brisbane sees sunrise at 06:22 AM and sunset at 05:24 PM. Civil dawn begins around 05:58 AM if you are timing a true early start at Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Sunrise & sunset
Cliff-top park views capture Story Bridge and city sunrises and sunsets along the river.
What to expect
On clear days the horizon contrast is sharp; on broken-cloud days, the drama often peaks 10 minutes after the official solar time.
When to go
Today in Brisbane: sunrise 06:22 AM, sunset 05:24 PM. Kangaroo Point Cliffs works for either end of the day — pick based on sky clarity and which horizon is open.
Bridge climbs and Kangaroo Point views deliver Brisbane River golden-hour panoramas.
What to expect
Treat it as a short outing: 45–75 minutes on site is enough if you already know Brisbane's sunrise and sunset for the day.
When to go
Story Bridge is flexible. Match morning visits to 06:22 AM and evening visits to 05:24 PM, and keep an eye on the golden-hour band (04:52 PM – 05:39 PM).
Lookout sunrises and sunsets span the city, Moreton Bay, and distant ranges.
What to expect
On clear days the horizon contrast is sharp; on broken-cloud days, the drama often peaks 10 minutes after the official solar time.
When to go
Today in Brisbane: sunrise 06:22 AM, sunset 05:24 PM. Mount Coot-tha works for either end of the day — pick based on sky clarity and which horizon is open.
Color does not switch on at the exact minute of sunrise or sunset. Plan for the shoulder: blue hour into sunrise, and golden hour through afterglow at dusk.
Sunrise window: be on site by civil dawn (05:58 AM), then watch through 06:22 AM.
Sunset window: arrive for evening golden hour (04:52 PM – 05:39 PM) and stay past 05:24 PM for afterglow.
Source of truth: always re-check the Brisbane sunrise & sunset page for your date — especially around equinoxes and time-change weekends.
Related tools:golden hour and blue hour explain the light quality these viewpoints are known for.
Why these Brisbane spots make the list
Every place here is a known public viewpoint with a workable horizon — waterfronts, parks, bridges, hills, or open plazas. The notes stay specific to what you see from each overlook. Use them as a shortlist, then confirm access hours and weather on the day.
Check sunrise and sunset times in Brisbane, Australia today — plus day length, solar noon, golden hour, blue hour, and twilight at -27.4698°, 153.0251° (Australia/Brisbane). Popular places to watch the sun include Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, Mount Coot-tha. Browse the full-month sun calendar for day-by-day planning.
Sunrise & Sunset Places in Brisbane — FAQ
Standout public viewpoints in Brisbane include Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge, Mount Coot-tha, and Shorncliffe Pier. Each spot on this guide pairs with today's solar times so you can plan golden hour and blue hour accurately.
Shorncliffe Pier is a strong sunrise pick: Moreton Bay sunrises from this historic pier attract photographers north of the CBD. Aim to arrive by civil dawn (05:58 AM); sunrise itself is 06:22 AM today.
Kangaroo Point Cliffs is a reliable sunset viewpoint: Cliff-top park views capture Story Bridge and city sunrises and sunsets along the river. Sunset is 05:24 PM today — arrive earlier for the evening golden hour (04:52 PM – 05:39 PM).
Solar times for Brisbane are calculated from coordinates -27.4698°, 153.0251° in the Australia/Brisbane timezone. Open the Brisbane sunrise & sunset page for live cards, a 7-day forecast, and a full-month calendar.
The places listed here are well-known public viewpoints — parks, waterfronts, bridges, hills, and similar open-access locations. Always follow local hours, closures, and safety rules on the day you visit.