When is the Summer Solstice in 2024?

Both Hemispheres and Beyond

The summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year, occurs at different times in the northern and southern hemispheres. In the following section, we'll explore the dates and significance of this celestial event:

Northern Hemisphere

For those in the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs on June 19, 2024, at:

• 5:04 AM EDT (Eastern Time)
• 2:04 AM PDT (Pacific Time)
• 9:04 AM UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)

Southern Hemisphere

In the southern hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs on December 22, 2024, at:

• 4:50 PM AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
• 2:50 PM NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
• 12:50 PM AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)

Key Points

* The summer solstice is the day with the most daylight and shortest night in the year. * In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around June 21st or 22nd. * In the southern hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around December 21st or 22nd.