Sunrise & sunset times in Christchurch, New Zealand
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 07:59 and sets at 17:11 in Christchurch. All times are shown in the Pacific/Auckland timezone.
Today in Christchurch
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Christchurch 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 Christchurch when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Christchurch (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Christchurch’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:06 | 21:10 | 13:38 | 15h 03m |
| February | 06:48 | 20:37 | 13:43 | 13h 48m |
| March | 07:25 | 19:51 | 13:38 | 12h 25m |
| April | 07:02 | 17:56 | 12:29 | 10h 54m |
| May | 07:36 | 17:15 | 12:25 | 9h 39m |
| June | 08:00 | 16:58 | 12:29 | 8h 57m |
| July | 07:58 | 17:12 | 12:35 | 9h 14m |
| August | 07:24 | 17:43 | 12:34 | 10h 19m |
| September | 06:32 | 18:17 | 12:24 | 11h 45m |
| October | 06:38 | 19:52 | 13:15 | 13h 14m |
| November | 05:55 | 20:33 | 13:13 | 14h 38m |
| December | 05:42 | 21:06 | 13:24 | 15h 24m |
Solar year in Christchurch (2026)
Day length in Christchurch swings by 6h 30m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Christchurch
Longest day in Christchurch: 15h 15m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 8h 45m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 9h 3m.
Moon tonight in Christchurch
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Christchurch today?▼
The sun rises at 07:59 Pacific/Auckland in Christchurch, New Zealand today.
What time is sunset in Christchurch today?▼
The sun sets at 17:11 Pacific/Auckland in Christchurch today.
How long is the day in Christchurch today?▼
Daylight in Christchurch today lasts 9 hours and 12 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Christchurch?▼
The morning golden hour in Christchurch runs from 07:26 to 08:44, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:26 to 17:43.
What is the timezone of Christchurch?▼
Christchurch 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 Christchurch?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Christchurch is 22 December 2026, with 15h 26m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Christchurch?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Christchurch is 21 June 2026, with 8h 56m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Christchurch?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Christchurch swings by 6h 30m.