Sunrise and sunset times in Auckland, 2026
In Auckland, New Zealand (36.8485° S, 174.7633° E), the longest day of 2026 is 22 December: the sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 20:40, giving 14h 42m of daylight. The shortest is 21 June, with 9h 38m of daylight. Local time, Pacific/Auckland time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Auckland
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 21 March | 07:24 | 19:31 | 12h 07m | 53.0° | 91° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 07:33 | 17:11 | 9h 38m | 29.7° | 61° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:09 | 18:17 | 12h 08m | 53.2° | 91° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 05:58 | 20:40 | 14h 42m | 76.6° | 121° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Auckland, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 05:34 | 06:05 | 13:24 | 76.2° | 20:43 | 21:13 | 14h 38m |
| 15 January | 05:47 | 06:17 | 13:30 | 74.3° | 20:42 | 21:11 | 14h 24m |
| 1 February | 06:07 | 06:36 | 13:34 | 70.3° | 20:32 | 21:00 | 13h 56m |
| 15 February | 06:24 | 06:51 | 13:35 | 65.9° | 20:18 | 20:45 | 13h 27m |
| 1 March | 06:39 | 07:05 | 13:33 | 60.8° | 20:00 | 20:26 | 12h 55m |
| 15 March | 06:52 | 07:18 | 13:29 | 55.4° | 19:40 | 20:06 | 12h 21m |
| 1 April | 07:08 | 07:34 | 13:24 | 48.7° | 19:15 | 19:41 | 11h 41m |
| 15 April | 06:19 | 06:46 | 12:21 | 43.5° | 17:55 | 18:21 | 11h 10m |
| 1 May | 06:33 | 06:59 | 12:18 | 38.2° | 17:35 | 18:02 | 10h 36m |
| 15 May | 06:44 | 07:11 | 12:17 | 34.4° | 17:22 | 17:50 | 10h 11m |
| 1 June | 06:55 | 07:24 | 12:18 | 31.2° | 17:12 | 17:41 | 9h 48m |
| 15 June | 07:02 | 07:31 | 12:21 | 29.9° | 17:10 | 17:39 | 9h 39m |
| 1 July | 07:05 | 07:34 | 12:24 | 30.1° | 17:14 | 17:43 | 9h 40m |
| 15 July | 07:02 | 07:31 | 12:26 | 31.6° | 17:22 | 17:51 | 9h 52m |
| 1 August | 06:52 | 07:19 | 12:27 | 35.1° | 17:35 | 18:02 | 10h 16m |
| 15 August | 06:38 | 07:04 | 12:25 | 39.1° | 17:46 | 18:13 | 10h 42m |
| 1 September | 06:16 | 06:42 | 12:21 | 44.8° | 18:00 | 18:26 | 11h 18m |
| 15 September | 05:56 | 06:21 | 12:16 | 50.1° | 18:11 | 18:37 | 11h 50m |
| 1 October | 06:31 | 06:57 | 13:10 | 56.3° | 19:24 | 19:50 | 12h 27m |
| 15 October | 06:10 | 06:37 | 13:06 | 61.6° | 19:36 | 20:03 | 12h 59m |
| 1 November | 05:48 | 06:16 | 13:04 | 67.5° | 19:53 | 20:21 | 13h 37m |
| 15 November | 05:34 | 06:03 | 13:05 | 71.6° | 20:08 | 20:36 | 14h 05m |
| 1 December | 05:25 | 05:55 | 13:09 | 74.9° | 20:24 | 20:54 | 14h 29m |
| 15 December | 05:25 | 05:55 | 13:15 | 76.4° | 20:36 | 21:06 | 14h 40m |
Terrain around Auckland
The terrain around Auckland rises up to 4.5° above the horizon (towards the east). On 21 October, the sun appears at 06:55 instead of 06:29 and disappears at 19:39 instead of 19:42: 0h 28m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 06:24 | 06:26 | 20:39 | 20:33 | 14h 08m |
| 21 February | 06:57 | 07:10 | 20:10 | 20:07 | 12h 49m |
| 21 March | 07:24 | 07:25 | 19:31 | 19:29 | 12h 05m |
| 21 April | 06:51 | 06:52 | 17:47 | 17:46 | 10h 55m |
| 21 May | 07:16 | 07:35 | 17:18 | 17:17 | 9h 43m |
| 21 June | 07:33 | 07:42 | 17:11 | 17:08 | 9h 27m |
| 21 July | 07:27 | 07:47 | 17:27 | 17:26 | 9h 40m |
| 21 August | 06:57 | 06:59 | 17:51 | 17:50 | 10h 52m |
| 21 September | 06:12 | 06:14 | 18:16 | 18:14 | 12h 01m |
| 21 October | 06:29 | 06:55 | 19:42 | 19:39 | 12h 45m |
| 21 November | 05:59 | 06:02 | 20:14 | 20:08 | 14h 07m |
| 21 December | 05:58 | 06:04 | 20:39 | 20:34 | 14h 31m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Auckland?
In 2026, the sun rises in Auckland between 05:54 (on 7 December) and 07:36 (on 4 April), local time (Pacific/Auckland). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 07:33; at the December solstice, it is at 05:58.
What time is sunset in Auckland?
In 2026, sunset in Auckland ranges from 17:10 (on 12 June) to 20:43 (on 5 January), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Auckland?
It is 22 December 2026, with 14h 42m between sunrise (05:58) and sunset (20:40). The shortest day is 21 June, with 9h 38m (sunrise 07:33, sunset 17:11).
How high does the sun get in Auckland?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 76.6° at its highest point of the year (on 22 December) and 29.7° at its lowest (on 21 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Auckland?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 91°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 61°) and sets in the west-northwest (299°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (121°) and sets in the west-southwest (239°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.