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Sun Times in Koumac
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Koumac?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Koumac (Pacific/Noumea). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Koumac?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Koumac (Pacific/Noumea). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Koumac?
Golden hour times for Koumac 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 Koumac?
The day length for Koumac is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Koumac?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Koumac is shown in the times above (Pacific/Noumea). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Koumac?
Sunset and dusk times for Koumac are displayed above (Pacific/Noumea). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Koumac?
Twilight duration in Koumac 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 Koumac?
The earliest sunrise in Koumac in 2026 is at 5:13 AM on November 19 (Pacific/Noumea). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Koumac?
The latest sunset in Koumac in 2026 is at 6:49 PM on January 11 (Pacific/Noumea). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Koumac?
After sunset in Koumac, 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 Koumac 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 Koumac
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Koumac on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:34 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 15m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 46m |
| March | 6:04 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 14m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 38m |
| May | 6:24 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 09m |
| June | 6:36 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 54m |
| July | 6:39 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 00m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 24m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 58m |
| October | 5:32 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 33m |
| November | 5:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 13h 05m |
| December | 5:16 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 22m |