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Sun Times in Wamena
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Wamena?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Wamena (Asia/Jayapura). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Wamena?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Wamena (Asia/Jayapura). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Wamena?
Golden hour times for Wamena 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 Wamena?
The day length for Wamena is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Wamena?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Wamena is shown in the times above (Asia/Jayapura). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Wamena?
Sunset and dusk times for Wamena are displayed above (Asia/Jayapura). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Wamena?
Twilight duration in Wamena 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 Wamena?
The earliest sunrise in Wamena in 2026 is at 5:19 AM on November 3 (Asia/Jayapura). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Wamena?
The latest sunset in Wamena in 2026 is at 6:06 PM on January 29 (Asia/Jayapura). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Wamena?
After sunset in Wamena, 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 Wamena 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 Wamena
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Wamena on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:43 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 20m |
| February | 5:51 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 14m |
| March | 5:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 5:43 AM | 5:44 PM | 12h 01m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 56m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 53m |
| July | 5:53 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 54m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 59m |
| September | 5:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 05m |
| October | 5:24 AM | 5:35 PM | 12h 12m |
| November | 5:19 AM | 5:37 PM | 12h 18m |
| December | 5:28 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 22m |