Sunrise and Sunset times in New Plymouth, New Zealand 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:28:07
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 Sunset: 19:33:16
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Day Length: 12h 5m 9s
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-Mar-01, Sunday | 07:06:35 | 13:36:05 | 20:05:36 | 12h 59m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:07:40 | 13:35:54 | 20:04:08 | 12h 56m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 07:08:44 | 13:35:42 | 20:02:39 | 12h 53m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 07:09:48 | 13:35:29 | 20:01:10 | 12h 51m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 07:10:51 | 13:35:16 | 19:59:40 | 12h 48m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 07:11:54 | 13:35:02 | 19:58:10 | 12h 46m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 07:12:57 | 13:34:48 | 19:56:39 | 12h 43m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 07:14:00 | 13:34:34 | 19:55:08 | 12h 41m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 07:15:02 | 13:34:19 | 19:53:36 | 12h 38m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 07:16:04 | 13:34:04 | 19:52:04 | 12h 36m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 07:17:06 | 13:33:48 | 19:50:31 | 12h 33m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 07:18:07 | 13:33:33 | 19:48:58 | 12h 30m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 07:19:08 | 13:33:17 | 19:47:25 | 12h 28m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 07:20:09 | 13:33:00 | 19:45:52 | 12h 25m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 07:21:09 | 13:32:44 | 19:44:18 | 12h 23m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 07:22:10 | 13:32:27 | 19:42:44 | 12h 20m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 07:23:10 | 13:32:10 | 19:41:09 | 12h 17m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 07:24:10 | 13:31:52 | 19:39:35 | 12h 15m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 07:25:09 | 13:31:35 | 19:38:01 | 12h 12m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 07:26:09 | 13:31:17 | 19:36:26 | 12h 10m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 07:27:08 | 13:31:00 | 19:34:51 | 12h 7m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 07:28:07 | 13:30:42 | 19:33:16 | 12h 5m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 07:29:06 | 13:30:24 | 19:31:42 | 12h 2m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 07:30:05 | 13:30:06 | 19:30:07 | 12h 0m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 07:31:04 | 13:29:48 | 19:28:32 | 11h 57m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 07:32:02 | 13:29:30 | 19:26:57 | 11h 54m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 07:33:00 | 13:29:12 | 19:25:23 | 11h 52m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 07:33:59 | 13:28:53 | 19:23:48 | 11h 49m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 07:34:57 | 13:28:35 | 19:22:14 | 11h 47m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 07:35:55 | 13:28:17 | 19:20:40 | 11h 44m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 07:36:53 | 13:27:59 | 19:19:06 | 11h 42m 13s |
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New Plymouth 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