Sun Times in Wellington Central
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Wellington Central?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Wellington Central (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Wellington Central?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Wellington Central (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Wellington Central?
Golden hour times for Wellington Central 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 Wellington Central?
The day length for Wellington Central is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Wellington Central?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Wellington Central is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Wellington Central?
Sunset and dusk times for Wellington Central 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 Wellington Central?
Twilight duration in Wellington Central 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 Wellington Central?
The earliest sunrise in Wellington Central in 2026 is at 6:09 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 Wellington Central?
The latest sunset in Wellington Central in 2026 is at 8:57 PM on January 2 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Wellington Central?
After sunset in Wellington Central, 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 Wellington Central 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 Wellington Central
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Wellington Central on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:04 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 51m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 43m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 27m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 00m |
| May | 7:21 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 50m |
| June | 7:44 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 13m |
| July | 7:43 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 28m |
| August | 7:12 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 27m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 47m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 06m |
| November | 5:53 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 24m |
| December | 5:41 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 08m |
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