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Sun Times in Otara
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Otara?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Otara (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Otara?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Otara (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Otara?
Golden hour times for Otara 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 Otara?
The day length for Otara is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Otara?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Otara is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Otara?
Sunset and dusk times for Otara 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 Otara?
Twilight duration in Otara 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 Otara?
The earliest sunrise in Otara 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 Otara?
The latest sunset in Otara in 2026 is at 8:43 PM on January 1 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Otara?
After sunset in Otara, 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 Otara 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 Otara
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Otara on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:16 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 26m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 29m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 24m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 09m |
| May | 7:11 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 10m |
| June | 7:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 38m |
| July | 7:31 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 51m |
| August | 7:04 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 42m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 50m |
| October | 6:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 57m |
| November | 6:03 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 03m |
| December | 5:54 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 40m |