Sunrise in New Zealand Today 🇳🇿
Across New Zealand, today's sunrise varies by 0h 6m — earliest in Wellington at 06:21, latest in Auckland at 06:28.
Sunrise by city
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Civil dawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 06:28 | 19:44 | 13h 17m | 06:01 |
| Christchurch | 06:26 | 20:03 | 13h 36m | 05:56 |
| Wellington | 06:21 | 19:51 | 13h 29m | 05:52 |
Longest and shortest days across New Zealand
Seasonal daylight depends mostly on latitude. In 2026, Auckland — the northernmost city listed here — sees between 9h 38m and 14h 41m of daylight, while Christchurch, furthest south, ranges from 8h 56m to 15h 26m.
| City | Latitude | Longest day | Shortest day | Seasonal swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 36.8° S | 14h 41m · 22 December | 9h 38m · 22 June | 5h 3m |
| Wellington | 41.3° S | 15h 10m · 22 December | 9h 11m · 22 June | 5h 58m |
| Christchurch | 43.5° S | 15h 26m · 22 December | 8h 56m · 22 June | 6h 29m |
Each city's page has the full daily table: Wellington sunrise and sunset.
Other countries
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