Sun Times in Nelson
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Nelson?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Nelson (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Nelson?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Nelson (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Nelson?
Morning golden hour in Nelson ends at 8:02 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:12 PM.
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 (Pacific/Auckland). 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 (Pacific/Auckland). 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 6:16 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 Nelson?
The latest sunset in Nelson in 2026 is at 9:04 PM on January 1 (Pacific/Auckland). 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.