Sun Times in Wellington
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Wellington?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Wellington (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Wellington?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Wellington (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Wellington?
Morning golden hour in Wellington ends at 7:53 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:09 PM.
How long is the day in Wellington?
The day length for Wellington is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Wellington?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Wellington is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Wellington?
Sunset and dusk times for Wellington are displayed above (Pacific/Auckland). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Wellington?
Twilight duration in Wellington varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Wellington?
The earliest sunrise in Wellington in 2026 is at 6:10 AM on November 1 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Wellington?
The latest sunset in Wellington in 2026 is at 8:58 PM on January 1 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Wellington?
After sunset in Wellington, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
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