Sun Times in Rotorua
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Pacific/Auckland · 13h 29m of daylight
Complete Sun Times
Morning
Astronomical Dawn
5:09 AM
Blue Hour Starts
6:18 AM
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Golden Hour Ends
7:21 AM
Midday
Solar Noon
1:30 PM
Evening
Golden Hour Starts
7:39 PM
Sunset
8:15 PM
Blue Hour Ends
8:43 PM
Astronomical Dusk
9:51 PM
Sunrise & Sunset Times for February 2026
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Select date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | 6:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 4m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 2 | 6:28 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 2m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 3 | 6:29 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 0m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 4 | 6:30 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 58m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 5 | 6:32 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 56m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 6 | 6:33 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 53m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 7 | 6:34 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 51m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 8 | 6:35 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 49m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 9 | 6:36 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 47m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 10 | 6:37 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 45m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 11 | 6:39 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 43m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 12 | 6:40 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 40m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 13 | 6:41 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 38m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 14 | 6:42 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 36m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 15 | 6:43 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 34m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 16 | 6:44 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 31m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 17 | 6:45 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 29m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 18 | 6:47 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 27m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 19 | 6:48 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 24m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 20 | 6:49 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 22m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 21 | 6:50 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 19m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 22 | 6:51 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 17m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 23 | 6:52 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 15m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 24 | 6:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 12m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 25 | 6:54 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 10m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 26 | 6:55 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 7m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 27 | 6:56 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 5m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 28 | 6:57 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 3m of daylight | Select date |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Rotorua?
Sunrise in Rotorua on February 17, 2026 is at 6:45 AM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Rotorua?
Sunset in Rotorua on February 17, 2026 is at 8:15 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Rotorua?
Morning golden hour in Rotorua ends at 7:21 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:39 PM.
How long is the day in Rotorua?
On February 17, 2026 in Rotorua there are 13 hours and 29 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Rotorua?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Rotorua at 1:30 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Rotorua?
In Rotorua, sunset is at 8:15 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:51 PM (Pacific/Auckland). Civil twilight ends at 8:43 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Rotorua?
Twilight in Rotorua lasts approximately 96 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 Rotorua?
The earliest sunrise in Rotorua in 2026 is at 5:46 AM on December 6 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Rotorua?
The latest sunset in Rotorua in 2026 is at 8:42 PM on January 2 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Rotorua?
After sunset at 8:15 PM in Rotorua, civil twilight ends at 8:43 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:51 PM (Pacific/Auckland).
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