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Sunrise and sunset in Tahiti, French Polynesia
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:32 AM–6:01 AM and 5:30 PM–5:58 PM
Times are local time in Tahiti. Current time in Tahiti →
Sunrise and sunset in Tahiti through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 15m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:30 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 29m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:20 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 45m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 56m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 13h 6m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 10m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 9m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 4m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 52m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 40m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 26m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 12m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 42m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 28m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 18m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 9m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 5m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 6m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 10m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 20m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 31m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 46m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 59m |
Calculated for 17.53°S, 149.57°W, including daylight saving time where Tahiti uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Tahiti this year
- Longest day: December 21 (13h 11m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (11h 5m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:15 AM on November 17
- Latest sunset: 6:40 PM on January 11
Questions
What time is sunrise in Tahiti today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:32 AM and sets at 5:58 PM in Tahiti, giving 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Tahiti?
The longest day in Tahiti in 2026 is December 21, with 13 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tahiti?
The shortest day in Tahiti in 2026 is June 21, with 11 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Tahiti?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:15 AM on November 17, and the latest sunset is 6:40 PM on January 11. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Tahiti?
Today, golden hour in Tahiti is from sunrise (5:32 AM) to 6:01 AM in the morning, and from 5:30 PM to sunset (5:58 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.