Sun Times in Nelson
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Nelson?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Nelson (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Nelson?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Nelson (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Nelson?
Golden hour times for Nelson 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 Nelson?
The day length for Nelson is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Nelson?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Nelson is shown in the times above (America/Vancouver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Nelson?
Sunset and dusk times for Nelson are displayed above (America/Vancouver). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Nelson?
Twilight duration in Nelson 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 Nelson?
The earliest sunrise in Nelson in 2026 is at 4:41 AM on June 14 (America/Vancouver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Nelson?
The latest sunset in Nelson in 2026 is at 9:00 PM on June 24 (America/Vancouver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Nelson?
After sunset in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Nelson on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 39m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 7:02 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 5:56 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 46m |
| May | 5:04 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 22m |
| June | 4:41 AM | 8:57 PM | 16h 16m |
| July | 4:59 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 51m |
| August | 5:40 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 25m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 36m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 47m |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:06 PM | 9h 06m |
| December | 7:38 AM | 3:49 PM | 8h 11m |
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