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Sunrise and sunset in Queenstown, New Zealand

Tuesday, October 13

Sunrise6:57 AM
Sunset8:08 PM
Daylight13h 10m

First light 6:27 AM Solar noon 1:32 PM Last light 8:38 PM

Golden hour: 6:57 AM–7:36 AM and 7:29 PM–8:08 PM

Times are local time in Queenstown. Current time in Queenstown →

Sunrise and sunset in Queenstown through the year

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
Oct 1, 20267:19 AM7:53 PM12h 33m
Oct 15, 20266:54 AM8:10 PM13h 17m
Nov 1, 20266:26 AM8:34 PM14h 8m
Nov 15, 20266:08 AM8:53 PM14h 45m
Dec 1, 20265:56 AM9:15 PM15h 19m
Dec 15, 20265:54 AM9:29 PM15h 35m
Jan 1, 20276:02 AM9:36 PM15h 33m
Jan 15, 20276:18 AM9:32 PM15h 15m
Feb 1, 20276:41 AM9:18 PM14h 36m
Feb 15, 20277:02 AM8:59 PM13h 57m
Mar 1, 20277:22 AM8:36 PM13h 14m
Mar 15, 20277:41 AM8:10 PM12h 29m
Apr 1, 20278:02 AM7:38 PM11h 36m
Apr 15, 20277:20 AM6:13 PM10h 53m
May 1, 20277:40 AM5:47 PM10h 7m
May 15, 20277:56 AM5:29 PM9h 32m
Jun 1, 20278:14 AM5:14 PM9h 1m
Jun 15, 20278:23 AM5:10 PM8h 47m
Jul 1, 20278:25 AM5:14 PM8h 48m
Jul 15, 20278:20 AM5:24 PM9h 4m
Aug 1, 20278:04 AM5:41 PM9h 36m
Aug 15, 20277:45 AM5:57 PM10h 12m
Sep 1, 20277:17 AM6:17 PM11h 0m
Sep 15, 20276:51 AM6:33 PM11h 42m

Calculated for 45.03°S, 168.66°E, including daylight saving time where Queenstown uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.

Daylight in Queenstown this year

  • Longest day: December 22 (15h 37m)
  • Shortest day: June 22 (8h 46m)
  • Earliest sunrise: 5:53 AM on December 8
  • Latest sunset: 9:36 PM on January 1

Questions

What time is sunrise in Queenstown today?

On October 13, the sun rises at 6:57 AM and sets at 8:08 PM in Queenstown, giving 13 hours 10 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.

When is the longest day of the year in Queenstown?

The longest day in Queenstown in 2026 is December 22, with 15 hours 37 minutes of daylight.

When is the shortest day of the year in Queenstown?

The shortest day in Queenstown in 2026 is June 22, with 8 hours 46 minutes of daylight.

When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Queenstown?

The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:53 AM on December 8, and the latest sunset is 9:36 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 Queenstown?

Today, golden hour in Queenstown is from sunrise (6:57 AM) to 7:36 AM in the morning, and from 7:29 PM to sunset (8:08 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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