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Sun Times in Masterton
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Masterton?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Masterton (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Masterton?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Masterton (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Masterton?
Golden hour times for Masterton 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 Masterton?
The day length for Masterton is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Masterton?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Masterton is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Masterton?
Sunset and dusk times for Masterton 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 Masterton?
Twilight duration in Masterton 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 Masterton?
The earliest sunrise in Masterton in 2026 is at 6:06 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 Masterton?
The latest sunset in Masterton in 2026 is at 8:52 PM on December 31 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Masterton?
After sunset in Masterton, 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 Masterton 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 Masterton
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Masterton on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:01 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 49m |
| February | 6:39 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 42m |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 27m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 01m |
| May | 7:17 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 52m |
| June | 7:40 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 15m |
| July | 7:38 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 30m |
| August | 7:08 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 28m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 47m |
| October | 6:31 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 05m |
| November | 5:50 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 22m |
| December | 5:39 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 05m |