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Sun Times in Tikipunga
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tikipunga?
Sunrise in Tikipunga on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 7:02 AM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tikipunga?
Sunset in Tikipunga on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 5:51 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tikipunga?
Morning golden hour in Tikipunga ends at 7:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:16 PM.
How long is the day in Tikipunga?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Tikipunga there are 10 hours and 49 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tikipunga?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Tikipunga at 12:26 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Tikipunga?
In Tikipunga, sunset is at 5:51 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:17 PM (Pacific/Auckland). Civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Tikipunga?
Twilight in Tikipunga lasts approximately 86 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 Tikipunga?
The earliest sunrise in Tikipunga in 2026 is at 6:20 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 Tikipunga?
The latest sunset in Tikipunga in 2026 is at 8:42 PM on January 3 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tikipunga?
After sunset at 5:51 PM in Tikipunga, civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:17 PM (Pacific/Auckland).
What these times mean
Solar times in Tikipunga 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 Tikipunga
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tikipunga on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:21 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 20m |
| February | 6:53 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 25m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 23m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 12m |
| May | 7:11 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 16m |
| June | 7:30 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 45m |
| July | 7:30 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 57m |
| August | 7:04 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 45m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 50m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 55m |
| November | 6:08 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 58m |
| December | 6:00 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 33m |