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Sun Times in Kaukapakapa
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kaukapakapa?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Kaukapakapa (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kaukapakapa?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Kaukapakapa (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kaukapakapa?
Golden hour times for Kaukapakapa 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 Kaukapakapa?
The day length for Kaukapakapa is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kaukapakapa?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Kaukapakapa is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Kaukapakapa?
Sunset and dusk times for Kaukapakapa 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 Kaukapakapa?
Twilight duration in Kaukapakapa 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 Kaukapakapa?
The earliest sunrise in Kaukapakapa in 2026 is at 6:18 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 Kaukapakapa?
The latest sunset in Kaukapakapa in 2026 is at 8:44 PM on January 4 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kaukapakapa?
After sunset in Kaukapakapa, 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 Kaukapakapa 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 Kaukapakapa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kaukapakapa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:18 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 25m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 28m |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 24m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 10m |
| May | 7:12 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 12m |
| June | 7:32 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 40m |
| July | 7:31 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 53m |
| August | 7:05 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 43m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 50m |
| October | 6:40 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 57m |
| November | 6:05 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 02m |
| December | 5:57 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 38m |