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Sun Times in Timaru
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Timaru?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Timaru (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Timaru?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Timaru (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Timaru?
Golden hour times for Timaru 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 Timaru?
The day length for Timaru is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Timaru?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Timaru is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Timaru?
Sunset and dusk times for Timaru 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 Timaru?
Twilight duration in Timaru 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 Timaru?
The earliest sunrise in Timaru in 2026 is at 6:17 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 Timaru?
The latest sunset in Timaru in 2026 is at 9:22 PM on December 31 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Timaru?
After sunset in Timaru, 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 Timaru 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 Timaru
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Timaru on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:08 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 11m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 8:46 PM | 13h 55m |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 30m |
| April | 7:08 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 52m |
| May | 7:43 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 34m |
| June | 8:09 AM | 5:01 PM | 8h 52m |
| July | 8:06 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 09m |
| August | 7:31 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 16m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 45m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 13m |
| November | 5:59 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 40m |
| December | 5:44 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 30m |