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Sunrise and sunset in Apia, Samoa
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:03 AM–6:31 AM and 5:57 PM–6:25 PM
Times are local time in Apia. Current time in Apia →
Sunrise and sunset in Apia through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 13m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 23m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 36m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 45m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 52m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 56m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 56m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 51m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 43m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 33m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 23m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 12m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 59m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 48m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 37m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 29m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 22m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 19m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 19m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 22m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 30m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 38m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 50m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 0m |
Calculated for 13.83°S, 171.73°W, including daylight saving time where Apia uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Apia this year
- Longest day: December 22 (12h 57m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (11h 18m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:50 AM on November 12
- Latest sunset: 7:03 PM on January 17
Questions
What time is sunrise in Apia today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 6:25 PM in Apia, giving 12 hours 22 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Apia?
The longest day in Apia in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 57 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Apia?
The shortest day in Apia in 2026 is June 22, with 11 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Apia?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:50 AM on November 12, and the latest sunset is 7:03 PM on January 17. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Apia?
Today, golden hour in Apia is from sunrise (6:03 AM) to 6:31 AM in the morning, and from 5:57 PM to sunset (6:25 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.