Sun Times in Te Anau
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Te Anau?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Te Anau (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Te Anau?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Te Anau (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Te Anau?
Golden hour times for Te Anau 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 Te Anau?
The day length for Te Anau is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Te Anau?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Te Anau is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Te Anau?
Sunset and dusk times for Te Anau 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 Te Anau?
Twilight duration in Te Anau 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 Te Anau?
The earliest sunrise in Te Anau in 2026 is at 6:29 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 Te Anau?
The latest sunset in Te Anau in 2026 is at 9:40 PM on December 30 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Te Anau?
After sunset in Te Anau, 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 Te Anau 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 Te Anau
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Te Anau on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:18 AM | 9:36 PM | 15h 18m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 9:02 PM | 13h 59m |
| March | 7:42 AM | 8:13 PM | 12h 30m |
| April | 7:24 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 50m |
| May | 8:00 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 29m |
| June | 8:27 AM | 5:11 PM | 8h 44m |
| July | 8:24 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 02m |
| August | 7:48 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 12m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 44m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 16m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 46m |
| December | 5:54 AM | 9:32 PM | 15h 38m |
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