Sunrise and Sunset times in Nikao, Cook Islands 
Nikao
Time zone: Pacific/Rarotonga, UTC -10 h.
Latitude: -21.2056, Longitude: -159.81
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Length of day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Jun-01, Sunday | 07:09:39 | 12:37:12 | 18:04:46 | 10h 55m 7s |
| 2025-Jun-02, Monday | 07:10:02 | 12:37:22 | 18:04:42 | 10h 54m 40s |
| 2025-Jun-03, Tuesday | 07:10:25 | 12:37:32 | 18:04:39 | 10h 54m 14s |
| 2025-Jun-04, Wednesday | 07:10:48 | 12:37:42 | 18:04:37 | 10h 53m 49s |
| 2025-Jun-05, Thursday | 07:11:10 | 12:37:53 | 18:04:36 | 10h 53m 26s |
| 2025-Jun-06, Friday | 07:11:32 | 12:38:04 | 18:04:36 | 10h 53m 4s |
| 2025-Jun-07, Saturday | 07:11:54 | 12:38:16 | 18:04:37 | 10h 52m 43s |
| 2025-Jun-08, Sunday | 07:12:15 | 12:38:27 | 18:04:40 | 10h 52m 25s |
| 2025-Jun-09, Monday | 07:12:35 | 12:38:39 | 18:04:43 | 10h 52m 8s |
| 2025-Jun-10, Tuesday | 07:12:56 | 12:38:51 | 18:04:47 | 10h 51m 51s |
| 2025-Jun-11, Wednesday | 07:13:15 | 12:39:03 | 18:04:52 | 10h 51m 37s |
| 2025-Jun-12, Thursday | 07:13:34 | 12:39:16 | 18:04:58 | 10h 51m 24s |
| 2025-Jun-13, Friday | 07:13:53 | 12:39:29 | 18:05:05 | 10h 51m 12s |
| 2025-Jun-14, Saturday | 07:14:10 | 12:39:41 | 18:05:12 | 10h 51m 2s |
| 2025-Jun-15, Sunday | 07:14:27 | 12:39:54 | 18:05:21 | 10h 50m 54s |
| 2025-Jun-16, Monday | 07:14:44 | 12:40:07 | 18:05:30 | 10h 50m 46s |
| 2025-Jun-17, Tuesday | 07:15:00 | 12:40:20 | 18:05:41 | 10h 50m 41s |
| 2025-Jun-18, Wednesday | 07:15:15 | 12:40:33 | 18:05:52 | 10h 50m 37s |
| 2025-Jun-19, Thursday | 07:15:29 | 12:40:46 | 18:06:03 | 10h 50m 34s |
| 2025-Jun-20, Friday | 07:15:43 | 12:40:59 | 18:06:16 | 10h 50m 33s |
| 2025-Jun-21, Saturday | 07:15:56 | 12:41:12 | 18:06:29 | 10h 50m 33s |
| 2025-Jun-22, Sunday | 07:16:08 | 12:41:25 | 18:06:43 | 10h 50m 35s |
| 2025-Jun-23, Monday | 07:16:19 | 12:41:38 | 18:06:58 | 10h 50m 39s |
| 2025-Jun-24, Tuesday | 07:16:29 | 12:41:51 | 18:07:13 | 10h 50m 44s |
| 2025-Jun-25, Wednesday | 07:16:38 | 12:42:04 | 18:07:29 | 10h 50m 51s |
| 2025-Jun-26, Thursday | 07:16:47 | 12:42:16 | 18:07:46 | 10h 50m 59s |
| 2025-Jun-27, Friday | 07:16:55 | 12:42:29 | 18:08:03 | 10h 51m 8s |
| 2025-Jun-28, Saturday | 07:17:01 | 12:42:41 | 18:08:21 | 10h 51m 20s |
| 2025-Jun-29, Sunday | 07:17:07 | 12:42:53 | 18:08:39 | 10h 51m 32s |
| 2025-Jun-30, Monday | 07:17:12 | 12:43:05 | 18:08:58 | 10h 51m 46s |
Nikao on Cook Islands map:
Cities in the same time zone Pacific/Rarotonga
Largest Populated Areas in Cook Islands
Papapapaiuta , Papapapaitai , Arorangi , Pue , Matavera
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
1. What are daylight hours?
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
2. Why are days shorter in winter and longer in summer?
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
3. When is the longest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
4. When is the shortest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
5. How does latitude affect daylight hours?
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
6. Why do New York and Miami have different day lengths?
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
7. When are day and night equal?
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
How fast do days lengthen/shorten?
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
9. Where can I check daylight hours for my city?
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
10. Does daylight affect health?
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks