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Sunrise and sunset in Kiritimati, Kiribati

Tuesday, October 13

Sunrise6:14 AM
Sunset6:19 PM
Daylight12h 5m

First light 5:53 AM Solar noon 12:16 PM Last light 6:40 PM

Golden hour: 6:14 AM–6:42 AM and 5:51 PM–6:19 PM

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Sunrise and sunset in Kiritimati through the year

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
Oct 1, 20266:17 AM6:23 PM12h 6m
Oct 15, 20266:14 AM6:18 PM12h 5m
Nov 1, 20266:12 AM6:15 PM12h 3m
Nov 15, 20266:14 AM6:16 PM12h 2m
Dec 1, 20266:18 AM6:20 PM12h 1m
Dec 15, 20266:25 AM6:25 PM12h 1m
Jan 1, 20276:33 AM6:33 PM12h 1m
Jan 15, 20276:38 AM6:40 PM12h 1m
Feb 1, 20276:42 AM6:45 PM12h 2m
Feb 15, 20276:43 AM6:46 PM12h 3m
Mar 1, 20276:41 AM6:45 PM12h 5m
Mar 15, 20276:36 AM6:42 PM12h 6m
Apr 1, 20276:30 AM6:38 PM12h 8m
Apr 15, 20276:26 AM6:35 PM12h 9m
May 1, 20276:22 AM6:33 PM12h 11m
May 15, 20276:21 AM6:33 PM12h 12m
Jun 1, 20276:21 AM6:35 PM12h 13m
Jun 15, 20276:24 AM6:37 PM12h 14m
Jul 1, 20276:27 AM6:40 PM12h 14m
Jul 15, 20276:29 AM6:42 PM12h 13m
Aug 1, 20276:30 AM6:42 PM12h 12m
Aug 15, 20276:30 AM6:40 PM12h 11m
Sep 1, 20276:26 AM6:35 PM12h 9m
Sep 15, 20276:22 AM6:30 PM12h 8m

Calculated for 1.87°N, 157.33°W, including daylight saving time where Kiritimati uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.

Daylight in Kiritimati this year

  • Longest day: June 22 (12h 14m)
  • Shortest day: December 22 (12h 1m)
  • Earliest sunrise: 6:12 AM on October 24
  • Latest sunset: 6:46 PM on February 6

Questions

What time is sunrise in Kiritimati today?

On October 13, the sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 6:19 PM in Kiritimati, giving 12 hours 5 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.

When is the longest day of the year in Kiritimati?

The longest day in Kiritimati in 2026 is June 22, with 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.

When is the shortest day of the year in Kiritimati?

The shortest day in Kiritimati in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 1 minutes of daylight.

When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Kiritimati?

The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:12 AM on October 24, and the latest sunset is 6:46 PM on February 6. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.

When is golden hour in Kiritimati?

Today, golden hour in Kiritimati is from sunrise (6:14 AM) to 6:42 AM in the morning, and from 5:51 PM to sunset (6:19 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.

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