Sun Times in Tarawa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tarawa?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Tarawa (Pacific/Tarawa). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tarawa?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Tarawa (Pacific/Tarawa). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tarawa?
Golden hour times for Tarawa 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 Tarawa?
The day length for Tarawa is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tarawa?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Tarawa is shown in the times above (Pacific/Tarawa). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Tarawa?
Sunset and dusk times for Tarawa are displayed above (Pacific/Tarawa). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Tarawa?
Twilight duration in Tarawa 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 Tarawa?
The earliest sunrise in Tarawa in 2026 is at 6:09 AM on October 26 (Pacific/Tarawa). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Tarawa?
The latest sunset in Tarawa in 2026 is at 6:44 PM on February 7 (Pacific/Tarawa). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tarawa?
After sunset in Tarawa, 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 Tarawa 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 Tarawa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tarawa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:35 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 03m |
| February | 6:40 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 04m |
| March | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 06m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 08m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 11m |
| June | 6:22 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 12m |
| July | 6:28 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 11m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 09m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 07m |
| October | 6:11 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 05m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 04m |
| December | 6:21 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 03m |
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