Sunrise and sunset times in Dunedin, 2026
In Dunedin, New Zealand (45.8788° S, 170.5028° E), the longest day of 2026 is 22 December: the sun rises at 05:44 and sets at 21:28, giving 15h 44m of daylight. The shortest is 21 June, with 8h 39m of daylight. Local time, Pacific/Auckland time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Dunedin
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 21 March | 07:40 | 19:48 | 12h 08m | 44.0° | 91° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 08:20 | 16:59 | 8h 39m | 20.7° | 56° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:26 | 18:35 | 12h 09m | 44.1° | 91° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 05:44 | 21:28 | 15h 44m | 67.6° | 126° (southeast) |
Sun times in Dunedin, 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 | 05:13 | 05:51 | 13:41 | 67.1° | 21:31 | 22:09 | 15h 40m |
| 15 January | 05:30 | 06:07 | 13:47 | 65.3° | 21:26 | 22:03 | 15h 20m |
| 1 February | 05:57 | 06:31 | 13:51 | 61.3° | 21:10 | 21:44 | 14h 39m |
| 15 February | 06:20 | 06:52 | 13:52 | 56.9° | 20:50 | 21:22 | 13h 58m |
| 1 March | 06:42 | 07:13 | 13:50 | 51.8° | 20:26 | 20:57 | 13h 13m |
| 15 March | 07:02 | 07:32 | 13:47 | 46.3° | 20:00 | 20:30 | 12h 28m |
| 1 April | 07:25 | 07:55 | 13:41 | 39.7° | 19:27 | 19:57 | 11h 32m |
| 15 April | 06:43 | 07:13 | 12:38 | 34.4° | 18:02 | 18:32 | 10h 48m |
| 1 May | 07:02 | 07:34 | 12:35 | 29.1° | 17:35 | 18:06 | 10h 02m |
| 15 May | 07:18 | 07:51 | 12:34 | 25.3° | 17:17 | 17:49 | 9h 26m |
| 1 June | 07:34 | 08:08 | 12:35 | 22.1° | 17:02 | 17:36 | 8h 54m |
| 15 June | 07:43 | 08:18 | 12:38 | 20.9° | 16:58 | 17:33 | 8h 41m |
| 1 July | 07:46 | 08:20 | 12:41 | 21.0° | 17:03 | 17:37 | 8h 43m |
| 15 July | 07:41 | 08:14 | 12:43 | 22.6° | 17:13 | 17:47 | 8h 59m |
| 1 August | 07:25 | 07:57 | 12:44 | 26.1° | 17:31 | 18:03 | 9h 34m |
| 15 August | 07:06 | 07:37 | 12:42 | 30.1° | 17:47 | 18:18 | 10h 10m |
| 1 September | 06:38 | 07:08 | 12:38 | 35.8° | 18:08 | 18:38 | 11h 00m |
| 15 September | 06:12 | 06:41 | 12:33 | 41.0° | 18:25 | 18:55 | 11h 44m |
| 1 October | 06:40 | 07:10 | 13:27 | 47.3° | 19:45 | 20:15 | 12h 35m |
| 15 October | 06:13 | 06:44 | 13:23 | 52.6° | 20:04 | 20:35 | 13h 20m |
| 1 November | 05:43 | 06:15 | 13:21 | 58.5° | 20:28 | 21:01 | 14h 13m |
| 15 November | 05:22 | 05:57 | 13:22 | 62.6° | 20:48 | 21:23 | 14h 52m |
| 1 December | 05:07 | 05:44 | 13:26 | 65.9° | 21:10 | 21:47 | 15h 26m |
| 15 December | 05:03 | 05:41 | 13:32 | 67.4° | 21:24 | 22:02 | 15h 42m |
Terrain around Dunedin
The terrain around Dunedin rises up to 6.3° above the horizon (towards the north-northwest). On 21 June, the sun appears at 08:52 instead of 08:20 and disappears at 16:12 instead of 16:59: 1h 18m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 06:15 | 06:27 | 21:22 | 20:55 | 14h 29m |
| 21 February | 07:01 | 07:21 | 20:40 | 20:15 | 12h 55m |
| 21 March | 07:40 | 07:52 | 19:48 | 19:21 | 11h 30m |
| 21 April | 07:21 | 07:28 | 17:51 | 17:13 | 9h 46m |
| 21 May | 07:57 | 08:29 | 17:10 | 16:26 | 7h 58m |
| 21 June | 08:20 | 08:52 | 16:59 | 16:12 | 7h 21m |
| 21 July | 08:09 | 08:41 | 17:19 | 16:35 | 7h 55m |
| 21 August | 07:28 | 07:34 | 17:55 | 17:16 | 9h 43m |
| 21 September | 06:30 | 06:43 | 18:33 | 18:04 | 11h 22m |
| 21 October | 06:33 | 06:53 | 20:12 | 19:46 | 12h 54m |
| 21 November | 05:51 | 06:02 | 20:57 | 20:30 | 14h 29m |
| 21 December | 05:43 | 05:53 | 21:28 | 21:01 | 15h 09m |
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 Dunedin?
In 2026, the sun rises in Dunedin between 05:41 (on 11 December) and 08:20 (on 27 June), local time (Pacific/Auckland). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 08:20; at the December solstice, it is at 05:44.
What time is sunset in Dunedin?
In 2026, sunset in Dunedin ranges from 16:58 (on 15 June) to 21:31 (on 1 January), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Dunedin?
It is 22 December 2026, with 15h 44m between sunrise (05:44) and sunset (21:28). The shortest day is 21 June, with 8h 39m (sunrise 08:20, sunset 16:59).
How high does the sun get in Dunedin?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 67.6° at its highest point of the year (on 22 December) and 20.7° at its lowest (on 21 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Dunedin?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 91°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 56°) and sets in the northwest (304°); at the December solstice, it rises in the southeast (126°) and sets in the southwest (234°).
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.