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Sun Times in Takaka
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Takaka?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Takaka (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Takaka?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Takaka (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Takaka?
Golden hour times for Takaka 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 Takaka?
The day length for Takaka is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Takaka?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Takaka is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Takaka?
Sunset and dusk times for Takaka 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 Takaka?
Twilight duration in Takaka 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 Takaka?
The earliest sunrise in Takaka in 2026 is at 6:18 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 Takaka?
The latest sunset in Takaka in 2026 is at 9:03 PM on December 30 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Takaka?
After sunset in Takaka, 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 Takaka 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 Takaka
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Takaka on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:13 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 48m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 42m |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 27m |
| April | 6:58 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 01m |
| May | 7:28 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 53m |
| June | 7:51 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 15m |
| July | 7:49 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 30m |
| August | 7:19 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 29m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 47m |
| October | 6:42 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 05m |
| November | 6:02 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 22m |
| December | 5:50 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 05m |