Sunrise & sunset times in Manukau City, New Zealand
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 07:31 and sets at 17:21 in Manukau City. All times are shown in the Pacific/Auckland timezone.
Today in Manukau City
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Manukau City 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 Manukau City when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Manukau City (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Manukau City’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:16 | 20:42 | 13:29 | 14h 25m |
| February | 06:50 | 20:17 | 13:34 | 13h 27m |
| March | 07:18 | 19:39 | 13:29 | 12h 21m |
| April | 06:45 | 17:54 | 12:20 | 11h 09m |
| May | 07:11 | 17:21 | 12:16 | 10h 10m |
| June | 07:31 | 17:09 | 12:20 | 9h 38m |
| July | 07:31 | 17:21 | 12:26 | 9h 50m |
| August | 07:04 | 17:45 | 12:25 | 10h 41m |
| September | 06:21 | 18:10 | 12:15 | 11h 49m |
| October | 06:36 | 19:36 | 13:06 | 12h 59m |
| November | 06:02 | 20:08 | 13:04 | 14h 05m |
| December | 05:54 | 20:35 | 13:15 | 14h 41m |
Solar year in Manukau City (2026)
Day length in Manukau City swings by 5h 05m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Manukau City
Longest day in Manukau City: 14h 33m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 27m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 9h 41m.
Moon tonight in Manukau City
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 Manukau City today?▼
The sun rises at 07:31 Pacific/Auckland in Manukau City, New Zealand today.
What time is sunset in Manukau City today?▼
The sun sets at 17:21 Pacific/Auckland in Manukau City today.
How long is the day in Manukau City today?▼
Daylight in Manukau City today lasts 9 hours and 49 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Manukau City?▼
The morning golden hour in Manukau City runs from 07:03 to 08:11, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:41 to 17:49.
What is the timezone of Manukau City?▼
Manukau City 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 Manukau City?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Manukau City is 22 December 2026, with 14h 42m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Manukau City?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Manukau City is 21 June 2026, with 9h 37m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Manukau City?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Manukau City swings by 5h 05m.