The winter solstice in Australia occurs on Saturday, June 21, 2025. On this day, the South Pole is tilted away from the sun as far as it is all year, resulting in Australia's shortest day and longest night. The length of Australia's shortest day varies depending on where you are. Hobart receives 9 hours of daylight, while Darwin receives 11 hours and 23 minutes.
On the other hand, the summer solstice in Australia occurs on Sunday, December 21, 2025. On this day, Australia experiences between 13 and 15.5 hours of daylight. Hobart receives 15 hours and 21 minutes of daylight.