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Sun Times in Waihi Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Waihi Beach?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Waihi Beach (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Waihi Beach?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Waihi Beach (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Waihi Beach?
Golden hour times for Waihi Beach 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 Waihi Beach?
The day length for Waihi Beach is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Waihi Beach?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Waihi Beach is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Waihi Beach?
Sunset and dusk times for Waihi Beach 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 Waihi Beach?
Twilight duration in Waihi Beach 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 Waihi Beach?
The earliest sunrise in Waihi Beach in 2026 is at 6:11 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 Waihi Beach?
The latest sunset in Waihi Beach in 2026 is at 8:40 PM on January 1 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Waihi Beach?
After sunset in Waihi Beach, 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 Waihi Beach 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 Waihi Beach
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Waihi Beach on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:10 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 29m |
| February | 6:44 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 31m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 24m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 08m |
| May | 7:08 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 08m |
| June | 7:28 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 36m |
| July | 7:27 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 49m |
| August | 7:01 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 40m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 58m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 05m |
| December | 5:49 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 43m |