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Sun Times in Port-Vila
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Port-Vila?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Port-Vila (Pacific/Efate). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Port-Vila?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Port-Vila (Pacific/Efate). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Port-Vila?
Golden hour times for Port-Vila 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 Port-Vila?
The day length for Port-Vila is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Port-Vila?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Port-Vila is shown in the times above (Pacific/Efate). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Port-Vila?
Sunset and dusk times for Port-Vila are displayed above (Pacific/Efate). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Port-Vila?
Twilight duration in Port-Vila 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 Port-Vila?
The earliest sunrise in Port-Vila in 2026 is at 5:02 AM on November 16 (Pacific/Efate). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Port-Vila?
The latest sunset in Port-Vila in 2026 is at 6:28 PM on January 13 (Pacific/Efate). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Port-Vila?
After sunset in Port-Vila, 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 Port-Vila 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 Port-Vila
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Port-Vila on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:23 AM | 6:28 PM | 13h 05m |
| February | 5:40 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 40m |
| March | 5:49 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 12m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 42m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 17m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 04m |
| July | 6:17 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 10m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 30m |
| September | 5:42 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 59m |
| October | 5:18 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 29m |
| November | 5:03 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 56m |
| December | 5:06 AM | 6:17 PM | 13h 11m |