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Sunrise and sunset in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 5:50 AM–6:18 AM and 5:39 PM–6:07 PM
Times are local time in Port Moresby. Current time in Port Moresby →
Sunrise and sunset in Port Moresby through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 11m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 18m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 26m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 33m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 38m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 40m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 40m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 37m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 31m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 25m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 17m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 10m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 1m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 54m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 47m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 41m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 36m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 34m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 35m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 37m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 42m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 47m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 55m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 2m |
Calculated for 9.50°S, 147.17°E, including daylight saving time where Port Moresby uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Port Moresby this year
- Longest day: December 22 (12h 41m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (11h 34m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:40 AM on November 14
- Latest sunset: 6:41 PM on January 20
Questions
What time is sunrise in Port Moresby today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 5:50 AM and sets at 6:07 PM in Port Moresby, giving 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Port Moresby?
The longest day in Port Moresby in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 41 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Port Moresby?
The shortest day in Port Moresby in 2026 is June 22, with 11 hours 34 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Port Moresby?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:40 AM on November 14, and the latest sunset is 6:41 PM on January 20. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Port Moresby?
Today, golden hour in Port Moresby is from sunrise (5:50 AM) to 6:18 AM in the morning, and from 5:39 PM to sunset (6:07 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.