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Sun Times in Farm Cove
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Farm Cove?
Sunrise in Farm Cove on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 7:02 AM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Farm Cove?
Sunset in Farm Cove on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 5:47 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Farm Cove?
Morning golden hour in Farm Cove ends at 7:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:11 PM.
How long is the day in Farm Cove?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Farm Cove there are 10 hours and 45 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Farm Cove?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Farm Cove at 12:24 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Farm Cove?
In Farm Cove, sunset is at 5:47 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:15 PM (Pacific/Auckland). Civil twilight ends at 6:14 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Farm Cove?
Twilight in Farm Cove lasts approximately 87 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Farm Cove?
The earliest sunrise in Farm Cove in 2026 is at 6:16 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 Farm Cove?
The latest sunset in Farm Cove in 2026 is at 8:43 PM on January 2 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Farm Cove?
After sunset at 5:47 PM in Farm Cove, civil twilight ends at 6:14 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:15 PM (Pacific/Auckland).
What these times mean
Solar times in Farm Cove 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 Farm Cove
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Farm Cove on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:16 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 26m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 29m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 24m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 09m |
| May | 7:11 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 11m |
| June | 7:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 39m |
| July | 7:30 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 51m |
| August | 7:04 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 42m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 50m |
| October | 6:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 57m |
| November | 6:03 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 03m |
| December | 5:54 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 40m |