Sun Times in Kensington
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kensington?
Sunrise in Kensington on Monday, September 7, 2026 is at 6:53 AM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kensington?
Sunset in Kensington on Monday, September 7, 2026 is at 6:14 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kensington?
Morning golden hour in Kensington ends at 7:32 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:34 PM.
How long is the day in Kensington?
On Monday, September 7, 2026 in Kensington there are 11 hours and 20 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kensington?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Kensington at 12:33 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Kensington?
In Kensington, sunset is at 6:14 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:50 PM (Pacific/Auckland). Civil twilight ends at 6:43 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Kensington?
Twilight in Kensington lasts approximately 97 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 Kensington?
The earliest sunrise in Kensington in 2026 is at 6:17 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 Kensington?
The latest sunset in Kensington in 2026 is at 9:22 PM on December 30 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kensington?
After sunset at 6:14 PM in Kensington, civil twilight ends at 6:43 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:50 PM (Pacific/Auckland).
What these times mean
Solar times in Kensington 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 Kensington
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kensington on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:08 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 11m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 8:46 PM | 13h 55m |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 30m |
| April | 7:08 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 52m |
| May | 7:44 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 34m |
| June | 8:09 AM | 5:01 PM | 8h 52m |
| July | 8:06 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 09m |
| August | 7:31 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 16m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 45m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 13m |
| November | 5:59 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 41m |
| December | 5:44 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 30m |
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