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Sunrise and sunset in Christchurch, New Zealand
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:43 AM–7:21 AM and 7:12 PM–7:50 PM
Times are local time in Christchurch. Current time in Christchurch →
Sunrise and sunset in Christchurch through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 32m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 13m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 1m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 37m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 8m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 24m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 22m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 4m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 28m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 8:40 PM | 13h 51m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 10m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 28m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:46 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 37m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 57m |
| May 1, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 13m |
| May 15, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 41m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 7:53 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 11m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 8:02 AM | 5:00 PM | 8h 58m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 8:04 AM | 5:03 PM | 8h 59m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 7:59 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 13m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 44m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 17m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 3m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 44m |
Calculated for 43.53°S, 172.63°E, including daylight saving time where Christchurch uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Christchurch this year
- Longest day: December 22 (15h 26m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (8h 56m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:43 AM on December 6
- Latest sunset: 9:14 PM on January 1
Questions
What time is sunrise in Christchurch today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 7:50 PM in Christchurch, giving 13 hours 7 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Christchurch?
The longest day in Christchurch in 2026 is December 22, with 15 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Christchurch?
The shortest day in Christchurch in 2026 is June 22, with 8 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Christchurch?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:43 AM on December 6, and the latest sunset is 9:14 PM on January 1. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Christchurch?
Today, golden hour in Christchurch is from sunrise (6:43 AM) to 7:21 AM in the morning, and from 7:12 PM to sunset (7:50 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.