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What time is sunrise and sunset in Arorae?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Arorae, Gilbert Islands. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
5:49 AM
105° ESEDawn 5:28 AM

Sunrise in Arorae was at 5:49:36 AM GMT+12 (12h 31m ago).

Sunset
6:03 PM
255° WSWDusk 6:24 PM

Sunset in Arorae was at 6:03:00 PM GMT+12 (18 min ago).

Now
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Blue hour now · Dusk at 6:24 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Arorae
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:36 – 6:17 AM5:34 – 6:16 PM
Blue hour5:28 – 5:36 AM6:16 – 6:24 PM
Daylight
12h 13m
+9s vs. yesterday
Darkness
9h 24m
Solar noon
11:56 AM
Sun altitude
4.7° below
Sun direction
254° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:49 AM
106° ESEDawn 5:28 AM

Sunrise in Arorae will be at 5:49:32 AM GMT+12 (in 11h 29m).

Sunset
6:03 PM
254° WSWDusk 6:24 PM

Sunset in Arorae will be at 6:03:05 PM GMT+12 (in 23h 42m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Arorae

Waning Crescent
27% illuminated
Moonrise
1:42 AM
Moonset
2:01 PM

Calendar

Gilbert Islands Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun5:49 AM6:02 PM12h 12m
2 Mon5:49 AM6:02 PM12h 13m
3 Tue5:49 AM6:02 PM12h 13m
4 Wed5:49 AM6:03 PM12h 13m
Wednesday, November 4
12h 13m 23s of daylight·+8s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:28 AM – 6:24 PM
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Time
6:21 PM
Altitude
-4.8°
Heading
254° WSW
Light
Civil twilight

6:21 PM, Civil twilight, altitude -4.8 degrees

5 Thu5:49 AM6:03 PM12h 13m
6 Fri5:49 AM6:03 PM12h 13m
7 Sat5:49 AM6:03 PM12h 13m
8 Sun5:49 AM6:03 PM12h 13m
9 Mon5:49 AM6:03 PM12h 14m
10 Tue5:49 AM6:03 PM12h 14m
11 Wed5:49 AM6:03 PM12h 14m
12 Thu5:49 AM6:04 PM12h 14m
13 Fri5:49 AM6:04 PM12h 14m
14 Sat5:49 AM6:04 PM12h 14m
15 Sun5:49 AM6:04 PM12h 14m
16 Mon5:49 AM6:04 PM12h 14m
17 Tue5:50 AM6:05 PM12h 15m
18 Wed5:50 AM6:05 PM12h 15m
19 Thu5:50 AM6:05 PM12h 15m
20 Fri5:50 AM6:05 PM12h 15m
21 Sat5:50 AM6:06 PM12h 15m
22 Sun5:50 AM6:06 PM12h 15m
23 Mon5:51 AM6:06 PM12h 15m
24 Tue5:51 AM6:07 PM12h 15m
25 Wed5:51 AM6:07 PM12h 15m
26 Thu5:51 AM6:07 PM12h 16m
27 Fri5:52 AM6:08 PM12h 16m
28 Sat5:52 AM6:08 PM12h 16m
29 Sun5:52 AM6:09 PM12h 16m
30 Mon5:52 AM6:09 PM12h 16m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Arorae, Kiribati

What time does the sun rise in Arorae today?
Sunrise in Arorae today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 5:49 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Arorae today?
Sunset today is at 6:03 PM, after 12h 13m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Arorae tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:24 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:14 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Arorae, Kiribati?
The longest day of 2026 in Arorae is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 17m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Arorae, Kiribati?
The shortest day of 2026 in Arorae, Gilbert Islands is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 58m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Arorae get in summer than in winter?
Arorae gets 0h 18m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 17m against 11h 58m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Arorae?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Arorae is on Sunday, November 8, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:49 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Arorae?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:33 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Arorae?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with the sun down by 6:02 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Arorae?
The latest sunrise is on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:20 AM.
Does Arorae observe daylight saving time?
No. Arorae stays on Gilbert Islands Time (UTC+12) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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