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Sun Times in Moata‘a
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Moata‘a?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Moata‘a (Pacific/Apia). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Moata‘a?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Moata‘a (Pacific/Apia). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Moata‘a?
Golden hour times for Moata‘a 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 Moata‘a?
The day length for Moata‘a is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Moata‘a?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Moata‘a is shown in the times above (Pacific/Apia). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Moata‘a?
Sunset and dusk times for Moata‘a are displayed above (Pacific/Apia). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Moata‘a?
Twilight duration in Moata‘a 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 Moata‘a?
The earliest sunrise in Moata‘a in 2026 is at 5:48 AM on November 16 (Pacific/Apia). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Moata‘a?
The latest sunset in Moata‘a in 2026 is at 7:02 PM on January 17 (Pacific/Apia). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Moata‘a?
After sunset in Moata‘a, 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 Moata‘a 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 Moata‘a
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Moata‘a on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:10 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 51m |
| February | 6:24 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 33m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 48m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 29m |
| June | 6:47 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 19m |
| July | 6:51 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 23m |
| August | 6:42 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 39m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 6:01 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 24m |
| November | 5:49 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 45m |
| December | 5:53 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 56m |