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Auckland, New Zealand: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Auckland, New Zealand. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 10, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 8:02 PM (Pacific/Auckland). The day lasts 13h 53m, solar noon is at 1:06 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:45 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:26 PM.
Local date
November 10, 2026
Time zone
GMT+13
Last refreshed
Nov 9, 2026, 1:31 AM
Today’s solar times in Auckland
Dawn
5:41 AM
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:45 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:26 PM
Sunset
8:02 PM
Dusk
8:30 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 53m
Solar noon
1:06 PM
Coordinates
-36.8485, 174.7635
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -36.8485, longitude 174.7635, and the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Auckland over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 10, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 53m |
| TomorrowNov 11, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 55m |
| +1 weekNov 17, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 06m |
| +1 monthDec 10, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 36m |
What these times mean
Auckland changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Auckland throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:18 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 25m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 28m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 23m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 11m |
| May | 7:12 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 11m |
| June | 7:33 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 39m |
| July | 7:32 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 51m |
| August | 7:06 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 41m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 59m |
| November | 6:04 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 04m |
| December | 5:57 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 40m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:56 AM
December 3
Latest sunset
8:44 PM
January 2
Longest day
14h 41m
December 23
Shortest day
9h 38m
June 23
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Auckland with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2028 | 2:56 PM | 105.6% |
| Mar 10, 2035 | 12:05 PM | 99.2% |
| Jul 13, 2037 | 2:40 PM | 104.1% |
| Dec 26, 2038 | 2:00 PM | 102.7% |
| Oct 14, 2042 | 3:00 PM | 93% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Auckland today?
On November 10, 2026, sunrise in Auckland, New Zealand is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 8:02 PM (Pacific/Auckland).
How long is the day in Auckland today?
Today in Auckland, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 53m.
When is golden hour in Auckland?
Morning golden hour in Auckland ends at 6:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:26 PM.
What time is solar noon in Auckland?
Solar noon in Auckland is at 1:06 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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