What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Wellington based on?

The sunrise and sunset times on this page are calculated from Wellington's coordinates using a standard sunrise zenith of 90.833 degrees (NOAA-style). Your browser refreshes them for the visitor's date.

What does golden hour mean in Wellington on this site?

In Wellington, golden hour here means the light from civil dawn to sunrise in the morning, and from sunset to civil dusk in the evening.

What are day length and solar noon in Wellington?

Day length in Wellington is the time from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky for that day at Wellington's longitude.

How is sunrise time calculated for Wellington?

Sunrise time for Wellington uses the city's latitude and longitude on this page and a NOAA-style zenith of 90.833 degrees. No fixed clock time is baked into the page as the permanent answer for today.

Today

Sunrise Time in Wellington Today

Wellington

City

Golden hour

Times

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Sunrise06:51

Sunset19:29

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Times and the globe are set to Wellington. Shown in NZDT.

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Times, FAQ, and other cities

Wellington sits at about 41.3°S, so summer brings long days and winter brings short days. Summer is around December and winter around June. This page shows sunrise time, sunset time, golden hour, day length, and solar noon for Wellington, computed in your browser from the city's coordinates.

FAQ

What time is sunrise in Wellington today? On 4 October 2026 sunrise in Wellington is 06:51 (NZDT).
What time is sunset in Wellington today? On 4 October 2026 sunset in Wellington is 19:29 (NZDT).
How long is the day in Wellington? On 4 October 2026 the day in Wellington lasts 12 hours 38 minutes, from sunrise at 06:51 to sunset at 19:29 (NZDT).

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All sunrise times. Longest day of the year, equinox explained, daylight saving time.