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Sunrise and sunset in Wellington, New Zealand
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:37 AM–7:14 AM and 7:02 PM–7:39 PM
Times are local time in Wellington. Current time in Wellington →
Sunrise and sunset in Wellington through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 30m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 8m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 52m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 25m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 54m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 8m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 6m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 50m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 17m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 43m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 5m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 26m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 39m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 2m |
| May 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 22m |
| May 15, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 52m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 7:37 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 25m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 7:46 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 13m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 7:48 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 14m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 27m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 55m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:14 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 26m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 8m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 45m |
Calculated for 41.29°S, 174.78°E, including daylight saving time where Wellington uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Wellington this year
- Longest day: December 22 (15h 10m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (9h 11m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:42 AM on December 7
- Latest sunset: 8:58 PM on January 1
Questions
What time is sunrise in Wellington today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 7:39 PM in Wellington, giving 13 hours 2 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Wellington?
The longest day in Wellington in 2026 is December 22, with 15 hours 10 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Wellington?
The shortest day in Wellington in 2026 is June 22, with 9 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Wellington?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:42 AM on December 7, and the latest sunset is 8:58 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 Wellington?
Today, golden hour in Wellington is from sunrise (6:37 AM) to 7:14 AM in the morning, and from 7:02 PM to sunset (7:39 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.