Sunrise and Sunset Times in Auckland, Auckland

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Auckland, New Zealand are shown below in local time, along with daylight length and golden hour periods.

Sunrise & Sunset in Auckland, Auckland

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Last updated: January 13, 2026

Sunrise
6:17 AM
Local time
Sunset
8:43 PM
Local time
Daylight length: 14 hours 26 minutes
Golden Hour: 8:06 PM 8:43 PM

14h 7m of daylight remaining today

Today's Sun Data

EventTime
Sunrise6:17 AM
Solar Noon1:30 PM
Sunset8:43 PM
Morning Golden Hour6:17 AM - 6:55 AM
Evening Golden Hour8:06 PM - 8:43 PM
Civil Dawn5:47 AM
Civil Dusk9:13 PM
Nautical Dawn5:10 AM
Nautical Dusk9:50 PM
Astronomical Dawn4:30 AM
Astronomical Dusk10:31 PM
Day Length14h 26m

Data updated daily.

Last updated: January 13, 2026

Nearby Cities in New Zealand

If you're near Auckland, you can also explore sun times in nearby New Zealand cities like Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington.

About Sun Times in Auckland

Auckland, Auckland experiences varying sunrise and sunset times throughout the year due to its location at latitude -36.8485° and longitude 174.7633°. Today, the sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 8:43 PM, providing 14 hours and 26 minutes of daylight.

The golden hour, ideal for photography and outdoor activities, occurs in two periods today: morning from 6:17 AM to 6:55 AM, and evening from 8:06 PM to 8:43 PM. During these periods, the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting conditions. Civil twilight begins at 5:47 AM and ends at 9:13 PM, offering enough natural light for most activities without artificial lighting.

Understanding these sun times helps residents and visitors plan their day, whether for outdoor recreation, photography, or simply knowing when to expect daylight. The times change daily as the Earth orbits the sun, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.