Sunrise and Sunset times in Wellington, New Zealand 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:24:12
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 Sunset: 19:32:08
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Day Length: 12h 7m 56s
Time zone: Pacific/Auckland, UTC +13 h.
Latitude: -41.3, Longitude: 174.783
Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand 
393 400 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 07:01:31 | 13:33:16 | 20:05:00 | 13h 3m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:02:42 | 13:33:04 | 20:03:26 | 13h 0m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 07:03:52 | 13:32:52 | 20:01:51 | 12h 57m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 07:05:02 | 13:32:39 | 20:00:15 | 12h 55m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 07:06:12 | 13:32:26 | 19:58:39 | 12h 52m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 07:07:22 | 13:32:12 | 19:57:03 | 12h 49m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 07:08:31 | 13:31:58 | 19:55:25 | 12h 46m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 07:09:40 | 13:31:44 | 19:53:48 | 12h 44m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 07:10:49 | 13:31:29 | 19:52:09 | 12h 41m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 07:11:57 | 13:31:14 | 19:50:31 | 12h 38m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 07:13:05 | 13:30:59 | 19:48:52 | 12h 35m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 07:14:13 | 13:30:43 | 19:47:12 | 12h 32m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 07:15:21 | 13:30:27 | 19:45:33 | 12h 30m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 07:16:28 | 13:30:10 | 19:43:53 | 12h 27m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 07:17:35 | 13:29:54 | 19:42:13 | 12h 24m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 07:18:42 | 13:29:37 | 19:40:32 | 12h 21m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 07:19:48 | 13:29:20 | 19:38:51 | 12h 19m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 07:20:54 | 13:29:03 | 19:37:11 | 12h 16m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 07:22:00 | 13:28:45 | 19:35:30 | 12h 13m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 07:23:06 | 13:28:28 | 19:33:49 | 12h 10m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 07:24:12 | 13:28:10 | 19:32:08 | 12h 7m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 07:25:17 | 13:27:52 | 19:30:26 | 12h 5m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 07:26:23 | 13:27:34 | 19:28:45 | 12h 2m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 07:27:28 | 13:27:16 | 19:27:04 | 11h 59m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 07:28:33 | 13:26:58 | 19:25:23 | 11h 56m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 07:29:38 | 13:26:40 | 19:23:42 | 11h 54m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 07:30:42 | 13:26:22 | 19:22:01 | 11h 51m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 07:31:47 | 13:26:04 | 19:20:20 | 11h 48m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 07:32:51 | 13:25:46 | 19:18:40 | 11h 45m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 07:33:56 | 13:25:28 | 19:17:00 | 11h 43m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 07:35:00 | 13:25:10 | 19:15:19 | 11h 40m 19s |
Day length in Wellington during the year on the chart:
Wellington on New Zealand map:
Largest populated areas in New Zealand
Auckland (Auckland), Manukau City (Auckland), Christchurch (Canterbury), Waitakere (Auckland), Northcote (Auckland), Hamilton (Waikato), Tauranga (Bay of Plenty), Dunedin (Otago), Lower Hutt (Wellington), Palmerston North (Manawatu-Wanganui), Nelson (Nelson), Napier (Hawke’s Bay), Rotorua (Bay of Plenty), New Plymouth (Taranaki), Porirua (Wellington), Whangarei (Northland), Invercargill (Southland), Whanganui (Manawatu-Wanganui), Upper Hutt (Wellington), Gisborne (Gisborne), Blenheim (Marlborough), Timaru (Canterbury), Pukekohe East , Paraparaumu (Wellington), Taupo (Waikato), Masterton (Wellington), Levin (Manawatu-Wanganui), Whakatane (Bay of Plenty), Ashton (Canterbury), Macetown (Otago)
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