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Sun Times in Lower Hutt
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Lower Hutt?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Lower Hutt (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Lower Hutt?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Lower Hutt (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Lower Hutt?
Golden hour times for Lower Hutt are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Lower Hutt?
The day length for Lower Hutt is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Lower Hutt?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Lower Hutt is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Lower Hutt?
Sunset and dusk times for Lower Hutt are displayed above (Pacific/Auckland). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Lower Hutt?
Twilight duration in Lower Hutt varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Lower Hutt?
The earliest sunrise in Lower Hutt in 2026 is at 6:09 AM on November 1 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Lower Hutt?
The latest sunset in Lower Hutt in 2026 is at 8:56 PM on December 31 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Lower Hutt?
After sunset in Lower Hutt, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Lower Hutt shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Lower Hutt
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Lower Hutt on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:03 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 50m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 43m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 27m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 00m |
| May | 7:21 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 51m |
| June | 7:44 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 13m |
| July | 7:42 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 28m |
| August | 7:11 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 28m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 47m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 06m |
| November | 5:53 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 24m |
| December | 5:41 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 07m |