Sun Times in Wairau Valley
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Wairau Valley?
Sunrise in Wairau Valley on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 6:54 AM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Wairau Valley?
Sunset in Wairau Valley on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 5:53 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Wairau Valley?
Morning golden hour in Wairau Valley ends at 7:30 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:17 PM.
How long is the day in Wairau Valley?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in Wairau Valley there are 10 hours and 58 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Wairau Valley?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Wairau Valley at 12:23 PM (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Wairau Valley?
In Wairau Valley, sunset is at 5:53 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:19 PM (Pacific/Auckland). Civil twilight ends at 6:19 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Wairau Valley?
Twilight in Wairau Valley lasts approximately 87 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 Wairau Valley?
The earliest sunrise in Wairau Valley 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 Wairau Valley?
The latest sunset in Wairau Valley in 2026 is at 8:43 PM on January 1 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Wairau Valley?
After sunset at 5:53 PM in Wairau Valley, civil twilight ends at 6:19 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:19 PM (Pacific/Auckland).
What these times mean
Solar times in Wairau Valley 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 Wairau Valley
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Wairau Valley on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:17 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 25m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 29m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 24m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 10m |
| May | 7:11 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 11m |
| June | 7:31 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 39m |
| July | 7:31 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 52m |
| August | 7:04 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 42m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 50m |
| October | 6:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 57m |
| November | 6:04 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 03m |
| December | 5:55 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 39m |
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