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Sun Times in Taiohae
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Taiohae?
Sunrise in Taiohae on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 5:56 AM (Pacific/Marquesas). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Taiohae?
Sunset in Taiohae on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 5:49 PM (Pacific/Marquesas). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Taiohae?
Morning golden hour in Taiohae ends at 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:21 PM.
How long is the day in Taiohae?
On Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Taiohae there are 11 hours and 52 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Taiohae?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Taiohae at 11:52 AM (Pacific/Marquesas). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Taiohae?
In Taiohae, sunset is at 5:49 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:59 PM (Pacific/Marquesas). Civil twilight ends at 6:10 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Taiohae?
Twilight in Taiohae lasts approximately 71 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 Taiohae?
The earliest sunrise in Taiohae in 2026 is at 5:19 AM on November 7 (Pacific/Marquesas). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Taiohae?
The latest sunset in Taiohae in 2026 is at 6:18 PM on January 19 (Pacific/Marquesas). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Taiohae?
After sunset at 5:49 PM in Taiohae, civil twilight ends at 6:10 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:59 PM (Pacific/Marquesas).
What these times mean
Solar times in Taiohae 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 Taiohae
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Taiohae on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:42 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 35m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 23m |
| March | 5:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 5:53 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 54m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 42m |
| June | 6:02 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 36m |
| July | 6:06 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 39m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 49m |
| September | 5:43 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 03m |
| October | 5:27 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 18m |
| November | 5:19 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 31m |
| December | 5:26 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 39m |