Sunrise and Sunset times in New Plymouth, New Zealand 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:37:59
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 Sunset: 20:37:05
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Day Length: 13h 59m 6s
Time zone: Pacific/Auckland, UTC +13 h.
Latitude: -39.0556, Longitude: 174.075
New Plymouth
Taranaki, New Zealand 
52 500 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Feb-01, Sunday | 06:34:25 | 13:37:11 | 20:39:57 | 14h 5m 32s |
| 2026-Feb-02, Monday | 06:35:36 | 13:37:19 | 20:39:01 | 14h 3m 25s |
| 2026-Feb-03, Tuesday | 06:36:48 | 13:37:26 | 20:38:04 | 14h 1m 16s |
| 2026-Feb-04, Wednesday | 06:37:59 | 13:37:32 | 20:37:05 | 13h 59m 6s |
| 2026-Feb-05, Thursday | 06:39:11 | 13:37:37 | 20:36:04 | 13h 56m 53s |
| 2026-Feb-06, Friday | 06:40:22 | 13:37:42 | 20:35:02 | 13h 54m 40s |
| 2026-Feb-07, Saturday | 06:41:33 | 13:37:46 | 20:33:59 | 13h 52m 26s |
| 2026-Feb-08, Sunday | 06:42:44 | 13:37:49 | 20:32:53 | 13h 50m 9s |
| 2026-Feb-09, Monday | 06:43:55 | 13:37:51 | 20:31:47 | 13h 47m 52s |
| 2026-Feb-10, Tuesday | 06:45:06 | 13:37:52 | 20:30:39 | 13h 45m 33s |
| 2026-Feb-11, Wednesday | 06:46:16 | 13:37:53 | 20:29:30 | 13h 43m 14s |
| 2026-Feb-12, Thursday | 06:47:27 | 13:37:53 | 20:28:20 | 13h 40m 53s |
| 2026-Feb-13, Friday | 06:48:37 | 13:37:52 | 20:27:08 | 13h 38m 31s |
| 2026-Feb-14, Saturday | 06:49:46 | 13:37:51 | 20:25:55 | 13h 36m 9s |
| 2026-Feb-15, Sunday | 06:50:56 | 13:37:48 | 20:24:41 | 13h 33m 45s |
| 2026-Feb-16, Monday | 06:52:05 | 13:37:45 | 20:23:25 | 13h 31m 20s |
| 2026-Feb-17, Tuesday | 06:53:14 | 13:37:41 | 20:22:09 | 13h 28m 55s |
| 2026-Feb-18, Wednesday | 06:54:23 | 13:37:37 | 20:20:51 | 13h 26m 28s |
| 2026-Feb-19, Thursday | 06:55:31 | 13:37:32 | 20:19:33 | 13h 24m 2s |
| 2026-Feb-20, Friday | 06:56:39 | 13:37:26 | 20:18:13 | 13h 21m 34s |
| 2026-Feb-21, Saturday | 06:57:46 | 13:37:19 | 20:16:52 | 13h 19m 6s |
| 2026-Feb-22, Sunday | 06:58:54 | 13:37:12 | 20:15:31 | 13h 16m 37s |
| 2026-Feb-23, Monday | 07:00:01 | 13:37:04 | 20:14:08 | 13h 14m 7s |
| 2026-Feb-24, Tuesday | 07:01:07 | 13:36:56 | 20:12:45 | 13h 11m 38s |
| 2026-Feb-25, Wednesday | 07:02:13 | 13:36:47 | 20:11:21 | 13h 9m 8s |
| 2026-Feb-26, Thursday | 07:03:19 | 13:36:37 | 20:09:56 | 13h 6m 37s |
| 2026-Feb-27, Friday | 07:04:25 | 13:36:27 | 20:08:30 | 13h 4m 5s |
| 2026-Feb-28, Saturday | 07:05:30 | 13:36:17 | 20:07:03 | 13h 1m 33s |
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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