Sunrise and Sunset times in Kaikoura, New Zealand 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:28:31
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 Sunset: 19:36:33
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Day Length: 12h 8m 2s
Time zone: Pacific/Auckland, UTC +13 h.
Latitude: -42.4012, Longitude: 173.69
Kaikoura
Canterbury, New Zealand 
2 172 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 07:04:44 | 13:37:38 | 20:10:32 | 13h 5m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:05:58 | 13:37:26 | 20:08:54 | 13h 2m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 07:07:12 | 13:37:14 | 20:07:16 | 13h 0m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 07:08:25 | 13:37:01 | 20:05:37 | 12h 57m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 07:09:39 | 13:36:48 | 20:03:58 | 12h 54m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 07:10:52 | 13:36:35 | 20:02:17 | 12h 51m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 07:12:04 | 13:36:21 | 20:00:37 | 12h 48m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 07:13:16 | 13:36:06 | 19:58:56 | 12h 45m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 07:14:28 | 13:35:51 | 19:57:14 | 12h 42m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 07:15:40 | 13:35:36 | 19:55:32 | 12h 39m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 07:16:51 | 13:35:21 | 19:53:50 | 12h 36m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 07:18:03 | 13:35:05 | 19:52:07 | 12h 34m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 07:19:13 | 13:34:49 | 19:50:24 | 12h 31m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 07:20:24 | 13:34:33 | 19:48:41 | 12h 28m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 07:21:34 | 13:34:16 | 19:46:58 | 12h 25m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 07:22:44 | 13:33:59 | 19:45:14 | 12h 22m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 07:23:54 | 13:33:42 | 19:43:30 | 12h 19m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 07:25:04 | 13:33:25 | 19:41:46 | 12h 16m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 07:26:13 | 13:33:07 | 19:40:02 | 12h 13m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 07:27:22 | 13:32:50 | 19:38:17 | 12h 10m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 07:28:31 | 13:32:32 | 19:36:33 | 12h 8m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 07:29:40 | 13:32:14 | 19:34:49 | 12h 5m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 07:30:48 | 13:31:56 | 19:33:04 | 12h 2m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 07:31:57 | 13:31:38 | 19:31:20 | 11h 59m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 07:33:05 | 13:31:20 | 19:29:35 | 11h 56m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 07:34:13 | 13:31:02 | 19:27:51 | 11h 53m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 07:35:21 | 13:30:44 | 19:26:07 | 11h 50m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 07:36:29 | 13:30:26 | 19:24:23 | 11h 47m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 07:37:37 | 13:30:08 | 19:22:39 | 11h 45m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 07:38:44 | 13:29:50 | 19:20:55 | 11h 42m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 07:39:52 | 13:29:32 | 19:19:12 | 11h 39m 20s |
Day length in Kaikoura during the year on the chart:
Kaikoura on New Zealand map:
Locations in the same time zone Pacific/Auckland
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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