Sun Times in Whangamata
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Whangamata?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Whangamata (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Whangamata?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Whangamata (Pacific/Auckland). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Whangamata?
Golden hour times for Whangamata 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 Whangamata?
The day length for Whangamata is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Whangamata?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Whangamata is shown in the times above (Pacific/Auckland). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Whangamata?
Sunset and dusk times for Whangamata 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 Whangamata?
Twilight duration in Whangamata 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 Whangamata?
The earliest sunrise in Whangamata in 2026 is at 6:12 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 Whangamata?
The latest sunset in Whangamata in 2026 is at 8:40 PM on January 3 (Pacific/Auckland). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Whangamata?
After sunset in Whangamata, 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 Whangamata 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 Whangamata
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Whangamata on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:11 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 28m |
| February | 6:45 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 30m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 24m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 09m |
| May | 7:08 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 09m |
| June | 7:28 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 37m |
| July | 7:27 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 50m |
| August | 7:00 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 41m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 58m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 05m |
| December | 5:50 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 42m |
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