Sunrise & sunset times in Auckland, New Zealand
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:54 and sets at 19:26 in Auckland. All times are shown in the Pacific/Auckland timezone.
Today in Auckland
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Auckland today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Auckland when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Auckland (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Auckland’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:17 | 20:42 | 13:30 | 14h 24m |
| February | 06:51 | 20:18 | 13:35 | 13h 26m |
| March | 07:18 | 19:40 | 13:29 | 12h 21m |
| April | 06:46 | 17:55 | 12:21 | 11h 09m |
| May | 07:11 | 17:22 | 12:17 | 10h 10m |
| June | 07:31 | 17:10 | 12:21 | 9h 38m |
| July | 07:31 | 17:22 | 12:26 | 9h 51m |
| August | 07:04 | 17:46 | 12:25 | 10h 41m |
| September | 06:21 | 18:11 | 12:16 | 11h 49m |
| October | 06:37 | 19:36 | 13:06 | 12h 59m |
| November | 06:03 | 20:08 | 13:05 | 14h 04m |
| December | 05:55 | 20:36 | 13:15 | 14h 40m |
Solar year in Auckland (2026)
Day length in Auckland swings by 5h 04m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Auckland
Longest day in Auckland: 14h 32m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 28m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 30m.
Moon tonight in Auckland
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Auckland today?▼
The sun rises at 06:54 Pacific/Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand today.
What time is sunset in Auckland today?▼
The sun sets at 19:26 Pacific/Auckland in Auckland today.
How long is the day in Auckland today?▼
Daylight in Auckland today lasts 12 hours and 31 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Auckland?▼
The morning golden hour in Auckland runs from 06:28 to 07:28, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:51 to 19:52.
What is the timezone of Auckland?▼
Auckland uses the Pacific/Auckland timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Auckland?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Auckland is 22 December 2026, with 14h 42m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Auckland?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Auckland is 21 June 2026, with 9h 38m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Auckland?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Auckland swings by 5h 04m.