Sun Times in Lower Hutt
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Lower Hutt?
Sunrise in Lower Hutt on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 6:49 AM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Lower Hutt?
Sunset in Lower Hutt on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 5:53 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Lower Hutt?
Morning golden hour in Lower Hutt ends at 7:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:16 PM.
How long is the day in Lower Hutt?
On Monday, August 31, 2026 in Lower Hutt there are 11 hours and 4 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Lower Hutt?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Lower Hutt at 12:21 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Lower Hutt?
In Lower Hutt, sunset is at 5:53 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:25 PM (Pacific/Auckland). Civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Lower Hutt?
Twilight in Lower Hutt lasts approximately 92 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 Lower Hutt?
The earliest sunrise in Lower Hutt in 2026 is at 6:09 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 Lower Hutt?
The latest sunset in Lower Hutt in 2026 is at 8:56 PM on December 31 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Lower Hutt?
After sunset at 5:53 PM in Lower Hutt, civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:25 PM (Pacific/Auckland).
What these times mean
Solar times in Lower Hutt 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 Lower Hutt
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Lower Hutt on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:03 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 50m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 43m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 27m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 00m |
| May | 7:21 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 51m |
| June | 7:44 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 13m |
| July | 7:42 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 28m |
| August | 7:11 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 28m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 47m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 06m |
| November | 5:53 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 24m |
| December | 5:41 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 07m |
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