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Auckland Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | New Zealand
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Auckland, New Zealand, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 26, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:08 AM and sunset is at 6:20 PM (Pacific/Auckland). The day lasts 12h 12m, solar noon is at 12:14 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:42 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
Local date
September 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+12
Last refreshed
Sep 25, 2026, 12:46 AM
Today’s solar times in Auckland
Dawn
5:42 AM
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:42 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:45 PM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Dusk
6:46 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 12m
Solar noon
12:14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 26, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 12m |
| TomorrowSep 27, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 14m |
| +1 weekOct 3, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 28m |
| +1 monthOct 26, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 21m |
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% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Auckland today?
On September 26, 2026, sunrise in Auckland, New Zealand is at 6:08 AM and sunset is at 6:20 PM (Pacific/Auckland).
How long is the day in Auckland today?
Today in Auckland, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 12m.
When is golden hour in Auckland?
Morning golden hour in Auckland ends at 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
What time is solar noon in Auckland?
Solar noon in Auckland is at 12:14 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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