Sunrise and sunset times in Papeete, 2026
In Papeete, French Polynesia (17.5516° S, 149.5585° W), the longest day of 2026 is 21 December: the sun rises at 05:21 and sets at 18:32, giving 13h 11m of daylight. The shortest is 20 June, with 11h 05m of daylight. Local time, Pacific/Tahiti time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Papeete
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:02 | 18:08 | 12h 07m | 72.3° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 20 June | 06:27 | 17:32 | 11h 05m | 49.0° | 66° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 22 September | 05:47 | 17:54 | 12h 07m | 72.4° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 05:21 | 18:32 | 13h 11m | 84.1° | 115° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Papeete, 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 | 05:03 | 05:27 | 12:02 | 84.6° | 18:36 | 19:00 | 13h 09m |
| 15 January | 05:12 | 05:35 | 12:07 | 86.6° | 18:39 | 19:03 | 13h 03m |
| 1 February | 05:23 | 05:45 | 12:11 | 89.3° | 18:37 | 19:00 | 12h 52m |
| 15 February | 05:30 | 05:52 | 12:12 | 84.9° | 18:31 | 18:54 | 12h 39m |
| 1 March | 05:35 | 05:57 | 12:10 | 79.8° | 18:23 | 18:45 | 12h 26m |
| 15 March | 05:39 | 06:01 | 12:07 | 74.3° | 18:12 | 18:34 | 12h 12m |
| 1 April | 05:42 | 06:04 | 12:01 | 67.6° | 17:59 | 18:20 | 11h 55m |
| 15 April | 05:45 | 06:07 | 11:58 | 62.4° | 17:48 | 18:10 | 11h 41m |
| 1 May | 05:49 | 06:11 | 11:55 | 57.2° | 17:38 | 18:01 | 11h 28m |
| 15 May | 05:52 | 06:15 | 11:54 | 53.4° | 17:33 | 17:56 | 11h 17m |
| 1 June | 05:58 | 06:21 | 11:56 | 50.3° | 17:30 | 17:53 | 11h 08m |
| 15 June | 06:02 | 06:26 | 11:58 | 49.1° | 17:31 | 17:54 | 11h 05m |
| 1 July | 06:05 | 06:29 | 12:02 | 49.4° | 17:35 | 17:58 | 11h 06m |
| 15 July | 06:05 | 06:29 | 12:04 | 51.1° | 17:39 | 18:02 | 11h 11m |
| 1 August | 06:01 | 06:24 | 12:04 | 54.6° | 17:44 | 18:07 | 11h 21m |
| 15 August | 05:54 | 06:17 | 12:02 | 58.6° | 17:48 | 18:10 | 11h 31m |
| 1 September | 05:43 | 06:04 | 11:58 | 64.4° | 17:51 | 18:13 | 11h 46m |
| 15 September | 05:31 | 05:53 | 11:53 | 69.7° | 17:53 | 18:15 | 12h 00m |
| 1 October | 05:18 | 05:40 | 11:47 | 75.9° | 17:55 | 18:17 | 12h 16m |
| 15 October | 05:07 | 05:29 | 11:43 | 81.2° | 17:58 | 18:20 | 12h 29m |
| 1 November | 04:56 | 05:19 | 11:41 | 87.1° | 18:04 | 18:27 | 12h 45m |
| 15 November | 04:51 | 05:14 | 11:42 | 88.9° | 18:11 | 18:34 | 12h 57m |
| 1 December | 04:50 | 05:14 | 11:47 | 85.6° | 18:20 | 18:44 | 13h 06m |
| 15 December | 04:54 | 05:18 | 11:53 | 84.3° | 18:28 | 18:52 | 13h 11m |
Terrain around Papeete
The terrain around Papeete rises up to 12.5° above the horizon (towards the south). On 21 December, the sun appears at 06:03 instead of 05:21 and disappears at 18:19 instead of 18:32: 0h 54m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 05:39 | 06:20 | 18:39 | 18:27 | 12h 08m |
| 21 February | 05:54 | 06:26 | 18:28 | 18:21 | 11h 56m |
| 21 March | 06:02 | 06:24 | 18:07 | 18:01 | 11h 38m |
| 21 April | 06:08 | 06:23 | 17:44 | 17:39 | 11h 17m |
| 21 May | 06:17 | 06:26 | 17:31 | 17:31 | 11h 06m |
| 21 June | 06:27 | 06:35 | 17:32 | 17:32 | 10h 58m |
| 21 July | 06:27 | 06:36 | 17:41 | 17:41 | 11h 06m |
| 21 August | 06:13 | 06:27 | 17:49 | 17:43 | 11h 17m |
| 21 September | 05:48 | 06:10 | 17:54 | 17:46 | 11h 37m |
| 21 October | 05:25 | 05:57 | 18:00 | 17:53 | 11h 57m |
| 21 November | 05:13 | 05:54 | 18:14 | 18:02 | 12h 09m |
| 21 December | 05:21 | 06:03 | 18:32 | 18:19 | 12h 17m |
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 Papeete?
In 2026, the sun rises in Papeete between 05:13 (on 24 November) and 06:29 (on 6 July), local time (Pacific/Tahiti). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:27; at the December solstice, it is at 05:21.
What time is sunset in Papeete?
In 2026, sunset in Papeete ranges from 17:30 (on 3 June) to 18:39 (on 18 January), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Papeete?
It is 21 December 2026, with 13h 11m between sunrise (05:21) and sunset (18:32). The shortest day is 20 June, with 11h 05m (sunrise 06:27, sunset 17:32).
How high does the sun get in Papeete?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 89.9° at its highest point of the year (on 11 November) and 49.0° at its lowest (on 20 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Papeete?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 66°) and sets in the west-northwest (294°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (115°) and sets in the west-southwest (245°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Pacific/Tahiti 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.