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Sun Times in Kaiapoi
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kaiapoi?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Kaiapoi (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kaiapoi?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Kaiapoi (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kaiapoi?
Golden hour times for Kaiapoi 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 Kaiapoi?
The day length for Kaiapoi is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kaiapoi?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Kaiapoi is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Kaiapoi?
Sunset and dusk times for Kaiapoi 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 Kaiapoi?
Twilight duration in Kaiapoi 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 Kaiapoi?
The earliest sunrise in Kaiapoi in 2026 is at 6:13 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 Kaiapoi?
The latest sunset in Kaiapoi in 2026 is at 9:12 PM on December 28 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kaiapoi?
After sunset in Kaiapoi, 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 Kaiapoi 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 Kaiapoi
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kaiapoi on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:06 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 04m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 51m |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 29m |
| April | 7:01 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 55m |
| May | 7:35 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 40m |
| June | 8:00 AM | 4:59 PM | 8h 59m |
| July | 7:57 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 15m |
| August | 7:24 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 20m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 46m |
| October | 6:40 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 11m |
| November | 5:56 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 35m |
| December | 5:42 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 22m |