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Sun Times in Otaki
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Otaki?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Otaki (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Otaki?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Otaki (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Otaki?
Golden hour times for Otaki 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 Otaki?
The day length for Otaki is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Otaki?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Otaki is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Otaki?
Sunset and dusk times for Otaki 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 Otaki?
Twilight duration in Otaki 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 Otaki?
The earliest sunrise in Otaki in 2026 is at 6:08 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 Otaki?
The latest sunset in Otaki in 2026 is at 8:53 PM on December 29 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Otaki?
After sunset in Otaki, 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 Otaki 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 Otaki
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Otaki on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:04 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 48m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 42m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 27m |
| April | 6:48 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 01m |
| May | 7:19 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 53m |
| June | 7:41 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 16m |
| July | 7:40 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 31m |
| August | 7:09 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 29m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 47m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 05m |
| November | 5:53 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 21m |
| December | 5:41 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 04m |