Sunrise and Sunset times in Kaikoura, New Zealand 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:32:12
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 Sunset: 20:45:57
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Day Length: 14h 13m 45s
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-Feb-01, Sunday | 06:28:11 | 13:38:43 | 20:49:15 | 14h 21m 4s |
| 2026-Feb-02, Monday | 06:29:32 | 13:38:51 | 20:48:11 | 14h 18m 39s |
| 2026-Feb-03, Tuesday | 06:30:52 | 13:38:58 | 20:47:04 | 14h 16m 12s |
| 2026-Feb-04, Wednesday | 06:32:12 | 13:39:04 | 20:45:57 | 14h 13m 45s |
| 2026-Feb-05, Thursday | 06:33:33 | 13:39:10 | 20:44:47 | 14h 11m 14s |
| 2026-Feb-06, Friday | 06:34:53 | 13:39:14 | 20:43:36 | 14h 8m 43s |
| 2026-Feb-07, Saturday | 06:36:13 | 13:39:18 | 20:42:23 | 14h 6m 10s |
| 2026-Feb-08, Sunday | 06:37:33 | 13:39:21 | 20:41:09 | 14h 3m 36s |
| 2026-Feb-09, Monday | 06:38:53 | 13:39:23 | 20:39:54 | 14h 1m 1s |
| 2026-Feb-10, Tuesday | 06:40:13 | 13:39:25 | 20:38:37 | 13h 58m 24s |
| 2026-Feb-11, Wednesday | 06:41:33 | 13:39:26 | 20:37:18 | 13h 55m 45s |
| 2026-Feb-12, Thursday | 06:42:53 | 13:39:25 | 20:35:58 | 13h 53m 5s |
| 2026-Feb-13, Friday | 06:44:12 | 13:39:25 | 20:34:37 | 13h 50m 25s |
| 2026-Feb-14, Saturday | 06:45:31 | 13:39:23 | 20:33:15 | 13h 47m 44s |
| 2026-Feb-15, Sunday | 06:46:50 | 13:39:21 | 20:31:51 | 13h 45m 1s |
| 2026-Feb-16, Monday | 06:48:09 | 13:39:18 | 20:30:26 | 13h 42m 17s |
| 2026-Feb-17, Tuesday | 06:49:27 | 13:39:14 | 20:29:00 | 13h 39m 33s |
| 2026-Feb-18, Wednesday | 06:50:45 | 13:39:09 | 20:27:33 | 13h 36m 48s |
| 2026-Feb-19, Thursday | 06:52:03 | 13:39:04 | 20:26:05 | 13h 34m 2s |
| 2026-Feb-20, Friday | 06:53:21 | 13:38:58 | 20:24:36 | 13h 31m 15s |
| 2026-Feb-21, Saturday | 06:54:38 | 13:38:52 | 20:23:06 | 13h 28m 28s |
| 2026-Feb-22, Sunday | 06:55:55 | 13:38:45 | 20:21:34 | 13h 25m 39s |
| 2026-Feb-23, Monday | 06:57:11 | 13:38:37 | 20:20:02 | 13h 22m 51s |
| 2026-Feb-24, Tuesday | 06:58:28 | 13:38:28 | 20:18:29 | 13h 20m 1s |
| 2026-Feb-25, Wednesday | 06:59:43 | 13:38:19 | 20:16:55 | 13h 17m 12s |
| 2026-Feb-26, Thursday | 07:00:59 | 13:38:10 | 20:15:21 | 13h 14m 22s |
| 2026-Feb-27, Friday | 07:02:14 | 13:38:00 | 20:13:45 | 13h 11m 31s |
| 2026-Feb-28, Saturday | 07:03:29 | 13:37:49 | 20:12:09 | 13h 8m 40s |
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