Australia Solar Eclipse 2028: Totality Times & Map

Australia is the main landfall for the 22 July 2028 total solar eclipse, with the path crossing the continent and reaching Sydney during the early afternoon.

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Totality and Partial Coverage

In Australia, totality is listed for city-center locations including Bourke, Dubbo, Orange, Katoomba, Penrith, Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong. Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Broome, Alice Springs, and Uluru/Ayer's Rock see partial eclipses from the listed city centers.

Use the Australia guide when the search intent is national: where totality crosses, what time major cities see the eclipse, and which partial cities need travel to reach the central path. Sydney is the headline urban totality location, while inland New South Wales gives travelers other city-service options.

Totality Cities

  • Bourke - Total; maximum 1:52 p.m. AEST; 4 minutes, 6 seconds
  • Dubbo - Total; maximum 1:57 p.m. AEST; 3 minutes, 50 seconds
  • Sydney - Total; maximum 2:01 p.m. AEST; 3 minutes, 48 seconds
  • Katoomba - Total; maximum 2:00 p.m. AEST; 3 minutes, 47 seconds
  • Orange - Total; maximum 1:57 p.m. AEST; 3 minutes, 47 seconds
  • Penrith - Total; maximum 2:00 p.m. AEST; 3 minutes, 48 seconds
  • Newcastle - Total; maximum 2:00 p.m. AEST; 3 minutes, 46 seconds
  • Wollongong - Total; maximum 2:00 p.m. AEST; 3 minutes, 48 seconds

Partial Cities

  • Broome - Partial; maximum 10:46 a.m. AWST; Partial only
  • Alice Springs - Partial; maximum 12:53 p.m. ACST; Partial only
  • Melbourne - Partial; maximum 1:52 p.m. AEST; Partial only
  • Brisbane - Partial; maximum 2:01 p.m. AEST; Partial only
  • Adelaide - Partial; maximum 1:11 p.m. ACST; Partial only
  • Perth - Partial; maximum 11:24 a.m. AWST; Partial only
  • Canberra - Partial; maximum 1:58 p.m. AEST; Partial only
  • Hobart - Partial; maximum 1:56 p.m. AEST; Partial only
  • Uluru/Ayer's Rock - Partial; maximum 12:53 p.m. ACST; Partial only

Common Questions

Where in Australia is the 2028 solar eclipse total?

The listed Australian city-center totality locations include Bourke, Dubbo, Orange, Katoomba, Penrith, Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong. Exact duration changes by observing position, so use the city guide and map before choosing a site.

What time is the total solar eclipse in Australia?

Times vary by city and timezone. Sydney maximum is 2:01 p.m. AEST on 22 July 2028 with 3 minutes, 48 seconds of totality; Perth sees a partial eclipse from 9:58 a.m. to 12:51 p.m. AWST.

Will Perth see the total solar eclipse?

No. Perth sees a partial solar eclipse on 22 July 2028. It begins at 9:58 a.m. AWST, reaches maximum at 11:24 a.m. AWST, and ends at 12:51 p.m. AWST.

Plan the Day

Start with the interactive map, compare weather prospects, and check eye safety before choosing a viewing site. Every partial phase requires ISO 12312-2 certified filters.