Sunrise and Sunset times in Timaru, New Zealand 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:39:27
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 Sunset: 19:44:36
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Day Length: 12h 5m 9s
Time zone: Pacific/Auckland, UTC +13 h.
Latitude: -44.3972, Longitude: 171.242
Timaru
Canterbury, New Zealand 
27 200 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 07:12:19 | 13:47:25 | 20:22:32 | 13h 10m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:13:40 | 13:47:14 | 20:20:48 | 13h 7m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 07:15:00 | 13:47:01 | 20:19:03 | 13h 4m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 07:16:20 | 13:46:49 | 20:17:18 | 13h 0m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 07:17:39 | 13:46:36 | 20:15:32 | 12h 57m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 07:18:58 | 13:46:22 | 20:13:45 | 12h 54m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 07:20:17 | 13:46:08 | 20:11:59 | 12h 51m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 07:21:36 | 13:45:54 | 20:10:11 | 12h 48m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 07:22:54 | 13:45:39 | 20:08:23 | 12h 45m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 07:24:12 | 13:45:24 | 20:06:35 | 12h 42m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 07:25:30 | 13:45:08 | 20:04:46 | 12h 39m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 07:26:47 | 13:44:52 | 20:02:58 | 12h 36m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 07:28:04 | 13:44:36 | 20:01:08 | 12h 33m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 07:29:21 | 13:44:20 | 19:59:19 | 12h 29m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 07:30:38 | 13:44:03 | 19:57:29 | 12h 26m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 07:31:54 | 13:43:47 | 19:55:39 | 12h 23m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 07:33:10 | 13:43:29 | 19:53:49 | 12h 20m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 07:34:26 | 13:43:12 | 19:51:58 | 12h 17m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 07:35:42 | 13:42:55 | 19:50:08 | 12h 14m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 07:36:57 | 13:42:37 | 19:48:17 | 12h 11m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 07:38:12 | 13:42:19 | 19:46:26 | 12h 8m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 07:39:27 | 13:42:02 | 19:44:36 | 12h 5m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 07:40:42 | 13:41:44 | 19:42:45 | 12h 2m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 07:41:57 | 13:41:26 | 19:40:54 | 11h 58m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 07:43:11 | 13:41:08 | 19:39:04 | 11h 55m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 07:44:26 | 13:40:49 | 19:37:13 | 11h 52m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 07:45:40 | 13:40:31 | 19:35:23 | 11h 49m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 07:46:54 | 13:40:13 | 19:33:33 | 11h 46m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 07:48:08 | 13:39:55 | 19:31:43 | 11h 43m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 07:49:21 | 13:39:37 | 19:29:53 | 11h 40m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 07:50:35 | 13:39:19 | 19:28:03 | 11h 37m 28s |
Day length in Timaru during the year on the chart:
Timaru on New Zealand map:
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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