Sun Times in Wanaka
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Wanaka?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Wanaka (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Wanaka?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Wanaka (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Wanaka?
Golden hour times for Wanaka 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 Wanaka?
The day length for Wanaka is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Wanaka?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Wanaka is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Wanaka?
Sunset and dusk times for Wanaka 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 Wanaka?
Twilight duration in Wanaka 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 Wanaka?
The earliest sunrise in Wanaka in 2026 is at 6:25 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 Wanaka?
The latest sunset in Wanaka in 2026 is at 9:31 PM on December 28 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Wanaka?
After sunset in Wanaka, 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 Wanaka 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 Wanaka
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Wanaka on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:15 AM | 9:28 PM | 15h 13m |
| February | 6:59 AM | 8:55 PM | 13h 56m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 8:07 PM | 12h 30m |
| April | 7:17 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 52m |
| May | 7:53 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 33m |
| June | 8:19 AM | 5:08 PM | 8h 49m |
| July | 8:16 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 07m |
| August | 7:40 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 15m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 45m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 14m |
| November | 6:07 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 42m |
| December | 5:51 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 32m |
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