Sun Times in Taumarunui
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Taumarunui?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Taumarunui (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Taumarunui?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Taumarunui (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Taumarunui?
Golden hour times for Taumarunui 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 Taumarunui?
The day length for Taumarunui is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Taumarunui?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Taumarunui is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Taumarunui?
Sunset and dusk times for Taumarunui 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 Taumarunui?
Twilight duration in Taumarunui 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 Taumarunui?
The earliest sunrise in Taumarunui in 2026 is at 6:11 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 Taumarunui?
The latest sunset in Taumarunui in 2026 is at 8:47 PM on December 31 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Taumarunui?
After sunset in Taumarunui, 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 Taumarunui 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 Taumarunui
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Taumarunui on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:09 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 37m |
| February | 6:45 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 35m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 25m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 05m |
| May | 7:14 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 02m |
| June | 7:35 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 27m |
| July | 7:34 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 41m |
| August | 7:06 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 35m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 48m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 01m |
| November | 5:57 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 12m |
| December | 5:47 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 52m |