Sun Times in Mount Cook
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mount Cook?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mount Cook (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mount Cook?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mount Cook (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mount Cook?
Golden hour times for Mount Cook 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 Mount Cook?
The day length for Mount Cook is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mount Cook?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mount Cook is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mount Cook?
Sunset and dusk times for Mount Cook 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 Mount Cook?
Twilight duration in Mount Cook 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 Mount Cook?
The earliest sunrise in Mount Cook 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 Mount Cook?
The latest sunset in Mount Cook in 2026 is at 8:57 PM on January 1 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mount Cook?
After sunset in Mount Cook, 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 Mount Cook 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 Mount Cook
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mount Cook on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:04 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 51m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 44m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 27m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 00m |
| May | 7:21 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 50m |
| June | 7:44 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 13m |
| July | 7:43 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 28m |
| August | 7:12 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 27m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 47m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 06m |
| November | 5:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 24m |
| December | 5:41 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 08m |
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