Sunrise & sunset times in Wellington, New Zealand
On Thursday 3 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 17:58 in Wellington. All times are shown in the Pacific/Auckland timezone.
Today in Wellington
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Wellington 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 Wellington when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Wellington (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Wellington’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:05 | 20:54 | 13:30 | 14h 49m |
| February | 06:44 | 20:25 | 13:34 | 13h 40m |
| March | 07:17 | 19:41 | 13:29 | 12h 24m |
| April | 06:50 | 17:50 | 12:21 | 10h 59m |
| May | 07:21 | 17:12 | 12:17 | 9h 50m |
| June | 07:44 | 16:57 | 12:21 | 9h 12m |
| July | 07:43 | 17:10 | 12:26 | 9h 27m |
| August | 07:12 | 17:39 | 12:25 | 10h 27m |
| September | 06:23 | 18:10 | 12:16 | 11h 46m |
| October | 06:32 | 19:41 | 13:06 | 13h 08m |
| November | 05:52 | 20:18 | 13:05 | 14h 26m |
| December | 05:41 | 20:49 | 13:15 | 15h 08m |
Solar year in Wellington (2026)
Day length in Wellington swings by 5h 58m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Wellington
Longest day in Wellington: 14h 59m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 1m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 11m.
Moon tonight in Wellington
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Wellington today?▼
The sun rises at 06:43 Pacific/Auckland in Wellington, New Zealand today.
What time is sunset in Wellington today?▼
The sun sets at 17:58 Pacific/Auckland in Wellington today.
How long is the day in Wellington today?▼
Daylight in Wellington today lasts 11 hours and 14 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Wellington?▼
The morning golden hour in Wellington runs from 06:15 to 07:20, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:20 to 18:25.
What is the timezone of Wellington?▼
Wellington 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 Wellington?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Wellington is 22 December 2026, with 15h 10m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Wellington?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Wellington is 21 June 2026, with 9h 11m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Wellington?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Wellington swings by 5h 58m.