Sunrise & sunset times in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 18:05 in Port Moresby. All times are shown in the Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone.
Today in Port Moresby
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Port Moresby 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 Port Moresby when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Port Moresby (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Port Moresby’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:02 | 18:39 | 12:20 | 12h 37m |
| February | 06:13 | 18:37 | 12:25 | 12h 24m |
| March | 06:15 | 18:25 | 12:20 | 12h 09m |
| April | 06:14 | 18:08 | 12:11 | 11h 53m |
| May | 06:17 | 17:58 | 12:07 | 11h 40m |
| June | 06:24 | 17:59 | 12:11 | 11h 34m |
| July | 06:28 | 18:05 | 12:17 | 11h 37m |
| August | 06:22 | 18:09 | 12:15 | 11h 47m |
| September | 06:05 | 18:08 | 12:06 | 12h 02m |
| October | 05:48 | 18:06 | 11:57 | 12h 18m |
| November | 05:39 | 18:12 | 11:55 | 12h 32m |
| December | 05:46 | 18:26 | 12:06 | 12h 40m |
Solar year in Port Moresby (2026)
Because Port Moresby is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 1h 07m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Port Moresby
Longest day in Port Moresby: 12h 33m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 27m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 30m.
Moon tonight in Port Moresby
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 Port Moresby today?▼
The sun rises at 06:28 Pacific/Port_Moresby in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea today.
What time is sunset in Port Moresby today?▼
The sun sets at 18:05 Pacific/Port_Moresby in Port Moresby today.
How long is the day in Port Moresby today?▼
Daylight in Port Moresby today lasts 11 hours and 36 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Port Moresby?▼
The morning golden hour in Port Moresby runs from 06:06 to 06:58, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:35 to 18:28.
What is the timezone of Port Moresby?▼
Port Moresby uses the Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Port Moresby?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Port Moresby is 22 December 2026, with 12h 41m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Port Moresby?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Port Moresby is 21 June 2026, with 11h 34m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Port Moresby?▼
Because Port Moresby is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 07m. Days are nearly the same length all year.