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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 June 27, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:35 AM and sunset is at 5:14 PM (Pacific/Auckland). The day lasts 9h 38m, solar noon is at 12:24 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:16 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:33 PM.
Local date
June 27, 2026
Time zone
GMT+12
Updated hourly
Pacific/Auckland
Today’s solar times in Auckland
Dawn
7:06 AM
Sunrise
7:35 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:16 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:33 PM
Sunset
5:14 PM
Dusk
5:42 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
9h 38m
Solar noon
12:24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 27, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 38m |
| TomorrowJun 28, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 39m |
| +1 weekJul 4, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 41m |
| +1 monthJul 27, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 05m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Auckland today?
On June 27, 2026, sunrise in Auckland, New Zealand is at 7:35 AM and sunset is at 5:14 PM (Pacific/Auckland).
How long is the day in Auckland today?
Today in Auckland, the time between sunrise and sunset is 9h 38m.
When is golden hour in Auckland?
Morning golden hour in Auckland ends at 8:16 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:33 PM.
What time is solar noon in Auckland?
Solar noon in Auckland is at 12:24 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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