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Sun Times in Hokitika
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hokitika?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Hokitika (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hokitika?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Hokitika (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hokitika?
Golden hour times for Hokitika 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 Hokitika?
The day length for Hokitika is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hokitika?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Hokitika is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Hokitika?
Sunset and dusk times for Hokitika 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 Hokitika?
Twilight duration in Hokitika 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 Hokitika?
The earliest sunrise in Hokitika in 2026 is at 6:21 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 Hokitika?
The latest sunset in Hokitika in 2026 is at 9:17 PM on December 31 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hokitika?
After sunset in Hokitika, 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 Hokitika 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 Hokitika
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hokitika on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:14 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 00m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 8:44 PM | 13h 49m |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 28m |
| April | 7:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 57m |
| May | 7:40 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 43m |
| June | 8:04 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 03m |
| July | 8:02 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 19m |
| August | 7:29 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 22m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 46m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 09m |
| November | 6:05 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 31m |
| December | 5:51 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 18m |