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Sun Times in Ouégoa
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ouégoa?
Sunrise in Ouégoa on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 6:21 AM (Pacific/Noumea). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ouégoa?
Sunset in Ouégoa on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:50 PM (Pacific/Noumea). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ouégoa?
Morning golden hour in Ouégoa ends at 6:52 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
How long is the day in Ouégoa?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Ouégoa there are 11 hours and 28 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ouégoa?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Ouégoa at 12:06 PM (Pacific/Noumea). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Ouégoa?
In Ouégoa, sunset is at 5:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:04 PM (Pacific/Noumea). Civil twilight ends at 6:12 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Ouégoa?
Twilight in Ouégoa lasts approximately 74 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Ouégoa?
The earliest sunrise in Ouégoa in 2026 is at 5:12 AM on November 27 (Pacific/Noumea). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ouégoa?
The latest sunset in Ouégoa in 2026 is at 6:48 PM on January 11 (Pacific/Noumea). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ouégoa?
After sunset at 5:50 PM in Ouégoa, civil twilight ends at 6:12 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:04 PM (Pacific/Noumea).
What these times mean
Solar times in Ouégoa 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 Ouégoa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ouégoa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:34 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 14m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 46m |
| March | 6:04 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 13m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 38m |
| May | 6:23 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 09m |
| June | 6:35 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 54m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 00m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 25m |
| September | 5:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 58m |
| October | 5:32 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 32m |
| November | 5:14 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 04m |
| December | 5:16 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 21m |