- Home
- Tairua
Sun Times in Tairua
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tairua?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Tairua (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tairua?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Tairua (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tairua?
Golden hour times for Tairua 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 Tairua?
The day length for Tairua is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tairua?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Tairua is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Tairua?
Sunset and dusk times for Tairua 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 Tairua?
Twilight duration in Tairua 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 Tairua?
The earliest sunrise in Tairua in 2026 is at 6:12 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 Tairua?
The latest sunset in Tairua in 2026 is at 8:39 PM on December 31 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tairua?
After sunset in Tairua, 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 Tairua 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 Tairua
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tairua on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:11 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 27m |
| February | 6:45 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 29m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 24m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 09m |
| May | 7:07 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 10m |
| June | 7:27 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 38m |
| July | 7:27 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 51m |
| August | 7:00 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 41m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 57m |
| November | 5:59 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 04m |
| December | 5:50 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 41m |