Sunrise and sunset times in Nouméa, 2026
In Nouméa, New Caledonia (22.2758° S, 166.4580° E), the longest day of 2026 is 22 December: the sun rises at 05:07 and sets at 18:37, giving 13h 30m of daylight. The shortest is 21 June, with 10h 46m of daylight. Local time, Pacific/Noumea time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Nouméa
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 21 March | 05:58 | 18:04 | 12h 06m | 67.6° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:32 | 17:19 | 10h 46m | 44.3° | 65° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 05:43 | 17:50 | 12h 07m | 67.7° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 05:07 | 18:37 | 13h 30m | 88.8° | 116° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Nouméa, 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 | 04:48 | 05:13 | 11:57 | 89.3° | 18:41 | 19:06 | 13h 28m |
| 15 January | 04:58 | 05:22 | 12:03 | 88.9° | 18:43 | 19:08 | 13h 21m |
| 1 February | 05:10 | 05:34 | 12:07 | 84.9° | 18:40 | 19:04 | 13h 06m |
| 15 February | 05:20 | 05:43 | 12:08 | 80.5° | 18:33 | 18:56 | 12h 50m |
| 1 March | 05:27 | 05:50 | 12:06 | 75.4° | 18:22 | 18:45 | 12h 32m |
| 15 March | 05:33 | 05:55 | 12:03 | 69.9° | 18:10 | 18:32 | 12h 14m |
| 1 April | 05:39 | 06:01 | 11:58 | 63.3° | 17:54 | 18:16 | 11h 52m |
| 15 April | 05:44 | 06:06 | 11:54 | 58.0° | 17:41 | 18:04 | 11h 35m |
| 1 May | 05:49 | 06:12 | 11:51 | 52.7° | 17:29 | 17:52 | 11h 17m |
| 15 May | 05:55 | 06:18 | 11:50 | 48.9° | 17:22 | 17:45 | 11h 03m |
| 1 June | 06:01 | 06:26 | 11:51 | 45.7° | 17:17 | 17:41 | 10h 52m |
| 15 June | 06:06 | 06:31 | 11:54 | 44.4° | 17:17 | 17:42 | 10h 47m |
| 1 July | 06:09 | 06:34 | 11:58 | 44.6° | 17:21 | 17:46 | 10h 47m |
| 15 July | 06:09 | 06:33 | 12:00 | 46.2° | 17:26 | 17:51 | 10h 53m |
| 1 August | 06:04 | 06:27 | 12:00 | 49.7° | 17:33 | 17:57 | 11h 06m |
| 15 August | 05:55 | 06:18 | 11:58 | 53.6° | 17:38 | 18:01 | 11h 20m |
| 1 September | 05:42 | 06:04 | 11:54 | 59.4° | 17:44 | 18:06 | 11h 40m |
| 15 September | 05:28 | 05:51 | 11:49 | 64.6° | 17:48 | 18:10 | 11h 57m |
| 1 October | 05:13 | 05:35 | 11:43 | 70.9° | 17:52 | 18:15 | 12h 17m |
| 15 October | 04:59 | 05:22 | 11:40 | 76.2° | 17:57 | 18:20 | 12h 35m |
| 1 November | 04:46 | 05:10 | 11:37 | 82.1° | 18:05 | 18:29 | 12h 56m |
| 15 November | 04:39 | 05:03 | 11:38 | 86.2° | 18:14 | 18:38 | 13h 11m |
| 1 December | 04:36 | 05:01 | 11:43 | 89.5° | 18:24 | 18:49 | 13h 23m |
| 15 December | 04:39 | 05:04 | 11:49 | 89.0° | 18:33 | 18:58 | 13h 29m |
Terrain around Nouméa
The terrain around Nouméa rises up to 4.3° above the horizon (towards the north-northeast). On 21 September, the sun appears at 05:56 instead of 05:45 and disappears at 17:35 instead of 17:49: 0h 25m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 05:27 | 05:33 | 18:43 | 18:24 | 12h 52m |
| 21 February | 05:46 | 05:53 | 18:28 | 18:11 | 12h 19m |
| 21 March | 05:58 | 06:08 | 18:04 | 17:50 | 11h 43m |
| 21 April | 06:08 | 06:15 | 17:36 | 17:25 | 11h 11m |
| 21 May | 06:21 | 06:27 | 17:19 | 17:11 | 10h 45m |
| 21 June | 06:32 | 06:41 | 17:19 | 17:12 | 10h 32m |
| 21 July | 06:32 | 06:39 | 17:29 | 17:18 | 10h 40m |
| 21 August | 06:14 | 06:20 | 17:40 | 17:29 | 11h 10m |
| 21 September | 05:45 | 05:56 | 17:49 | 17:35 | 11h 40m |
| 21 October | 05:17 | 05:24 | 18:00 | 17:42 | 12h 19m |
| 21 November | 05:02 | 05:08 | 18:18 | 17:59 | 12h 52m |
| 21 December | 05:06 | 05:13 | 18:37 | 18:18 | 13h 06m |
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 Nouméa?
In 2026, the sun rises in Nouméa between 05:01 (on 28 November) and 06:34 (on 5 July), local time (Pacific/Noumea). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:32; at the December solstice, it is at 05:07.
What time is sunset in Nouméa?
In 2026, sunset in Nouméa ranges from 17:17 (on 7 June) to 18:43 (on 15 January), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Nouméa?
It is 22 December 2026, with 13h 30m between sunrise (05:07) and sunset (18:37). The shortest day is 21 June, with 10h 46m (sunrise 06:32, sunset 17:19).
How high does the sun get in Nouméa?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 90.0° at its highest point of the year (on 8 January) and 44.3° at its lowest (on 21 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Nouméa?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 65°) and sets in the west-northwest (295°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (116°) and sets in the west-southwest (244°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Pacific/Noumea time zone, which does not observe 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.