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Sun Times in Nouméa
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Nouméa?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Nouméa (Pacific/Noumea). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Nouméa?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Nouméa (Pacific/Noumea). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Nouméa?
Golden hour times for Nouméa 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 Nouméa?
The day length for Nouméa is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Nouméa?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Nouméa is shown in the times above (Pacific/Noumea). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Nouméa?
Sunset and dusk times for Nouméa are displayed above (Pacific/Noumea). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Nouméa?
Twilight duration in Nouméa 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 Nouméa?
The earliest sunrise in Nouméa in 2026 is at 5:01 AM on November 22 (Pacific/Noumea). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Nouméa?
The latest sunset in Nouméa in 2026 is at 6:43 PM on January 7 (Pacific/Noumea). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Nouméa?
After sunset in Nouméa, 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 Nouméa 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 Nouméa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Nouméa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:22 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 21m |
| February | 5:43 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 50m |
| March | 5:55 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 14m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 35m |
| May | 6:18 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 03m |
| June | 6:31 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 47m |
| July | 6:33 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 53m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 20m |
| September | 5:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 57m |
| October | 5:22 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 35m |
| November | 5:03 AM | 6:14 PM | 13h 11m |
| December | 5:04 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 29m |