Home / Sunrise & sunset / Nuku'alofa
Sunrise and sunset in Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:13 AM–6:42 AM and 6:14 PM–6:43 PM
Times are local time in Nuku'alofa. Current time in Nuku'alofa →
Sunrise and sunset in Nuku'alofa through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 16m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 33m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 52m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 6m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 19m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 24m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 24m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 17m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 3m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 48m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 32m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 15m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 38m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 21m |
| May 15, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 8m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 56m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 51m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 52m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 57m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 9m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 22m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 40m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 57m |
Calculated for 21.14°S, 175.20°W, including daylight saving time where Nuku'alofa uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Nuku'alofa this year
- Longest day: December 22 (13h 25m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (10h 51m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:51 AM on November 23
- Latest sunset: 7:29 PM on January 10
Questions
What time is sunrise in Nuku'alofa today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 6:43 PM in Nuku'alofa, giving 12 hours 31 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Nuku'alofa?
The longest day in Nuku'alofa in 2026 is December 22, with 13 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nuku'alofa?
The shortest day in Nuku'alofa in 2026 is June 22, with 10 hours 51 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Nuku'alofa?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:51 AM on November 23, and the latest sunset is 7:29 PM on January 10. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Nuku'alofa?
Today, golden hour in Nuku'alofa is from sunrise (6:13 AM) to 6:42 AM in the morning, and from 6:14 PM to sunset (6:43 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.