Sunrise and Sunset times in Palmerston North, New Zealand 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:21:59
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 Sunset: 19:27:09
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Day Length: 12h 5m 10s
Time zone: Pacific/Auckland, UTC +13 h.
Latitude: -40.3527, Longitude: 175.607
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand 
82 400 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:59:11 | 13:29:58 | 20:00:45 | 13h 1m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:00:19 | 13:29:46 | 19:59:13 | 12h 58m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 07:01:27 | 13:29:34 | 19:57:41 | 12h 56m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 07:02:34 | 13:29:21 | 19:56:08 | 12h 53m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 07:03:41 | 13:29:08 | 19:54:35 | 12h 50m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 07:04:48 | 13:28:55 | 19:53:01 | 12h 48m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 07:05:55 | 13:28:41 | 19:51:26 | 12h 45m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 07:07:01 | 13:28:26 | 19:49:51 | 12h 42m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 07:08:07 | 13:28:11 | 19:48:16 | 12h 40m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 07:09:12 | 13:27:56 | 19:46:40 | 12h 37m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 07:10:18 | 13:27:41 | 19:45:04 | 12h 34m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 07:11:23 | 13:27:25 | 19:43:27 | 12h 32m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 07:12:27 | 13:27:09 | 19:41:50 | 12h 29m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 07:13:32 | 13:26:53 | 19:40:13 | 12h 26m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 07:14:36 | 13:26:36 | 19:38:36 | 12h 24m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 07:15:40 | 13:26:19 | 19:36:58 | 12h 21m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 07:16:44 | 13:26:02 | 19:35:20 | 12h 18m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 07:17:47 | 13:25:45 | 19:33:42 | 12h 15m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 07:18:51 | 13:25:27 | 19:32:04 | 12h 13m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 07:19:54 | 13:25:10 | 19:30:26 | 12h 10m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 07:20:57 | 13:24:52 | 19:28:47 | 12h 7m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 07:21:59 | 13:24:34 | 19:27:09 | 12h 5m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 07:23:02 | 13:24:16 | 19:25:31 | 12h 2m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 07:24:04 | 13:23:58 | 19:23:52 | 11h 59m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 07:25:07 | 13:23:40 | 19:22:14 | 11h 57m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 07:26:09 | 13:23:22 | 19:20:35 | 11h 54m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 07:27:11 | 13:23:04 | 19:18:57 | 11h 51m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 07:28:12 | 13:22:46 | 19:17:19 | 11h 49m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 07:29:14 | 13:22:28 | 19:15:41 | 11h 46m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 07:30:16 | 13:22:10 | 19:14:04 | 11h 43m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 07:31:17 | 13:21:52 | 19:12:26 | 11h 41m 9s |
Day length in Palmerston North during the year on the chart:
Palmerston North on New Zealand map:
Locations in the same time zone Pacific/Auckland
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Countries closest to New Zealand
*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
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).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks