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What time is sunrise and sunset in Nikunau?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:10 AM
83° EDawn 5:49 AM

Sunrise in Nikunau was at 6:10:32 AM GMT+12 (17 hours ago).

Sunset
6:16 PM
277° WDusk 6:37 PM

Sunset in Nikunau was at 6:16:10 PM GMT+12 (5 hours ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
12h 05m
Darkness
9h 36m
Solar noon
12:13 PM
Sun altitude
69.5° below
Sun direction
287° WNW

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:10 AM
83° EDawn 5:49 AM

Sunrise in Nikunau will be at 6:10:10 AM GMT+12 (in 7 hours).

Sunset
6:15 PM
277° WDusk 6:36 PM

Sunset in Nikunau will be at 6:15:52 PM GMT+12 (in 19 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Nikunau

Last Quarter
54% illuminated
Moonrise
Doesn't rise
Moonset
11:34 AM

Calendar

Pacific/Tarawa · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Tue6:11 am6:17 pm12:05:27
2 Wed6:11 am6:16 pm12:05:31
3 Thu6:10 am6:16 pm12:05:35
4 Fri6:10 am6:16 pm12:05:38
Friday, September 4
12:05:38 of daylight·+3s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:49 am – 6:37 pm
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Time
10:55 PM
Altitude
-69.5°
Heading
287° WNW
Light
Night

10:55 PM, Night, altitude -69.5 degrees

5 Sat6:10 am6:15 pm12:05:42
6 Sun6:09 am6:15 pm12:05:46
7 Mon6:09 am6:15 pm12:05:50
8 Tue6:09 am6:14 pm12:05:54
9 Wed6:08 am6:14 pm12:05:58
10 Thu6:08 am6:14 pm12:06:02
11 Fri6:07 am6:14 pm12:06:06
12 Sat6:07 am6:13 pm12:06:10
13 Sun6:07 am6:13 pm12:06:14
14 Mon6:06 am6:13 pm12:06:18
15 Tue6:06 am6:12 pm12:06:23
16 Wed6:05 am6:12 pm12:06:27
17 Thu6:05 am6:12 pm12:06:31
18 Fri6:05 am6:11 pm12:06:35
19 Sat6:04 am6:11 pm12:06:40
20 Sun6:04 am6:11 pm12:06:44
21 Mon6:03 am6:10 pm12:06:49
22 Tue6:03 am6:10 pm12:06:53
23 Wed6:03 am6:10 pm12:06:58
24 Thu6:02 am6:09 pm12:07:02
25 Fri6:02 am6:09 pm12:07:07
26 Sat6:02 am6:09 pm12:07:11
27 Sun6:01 am6:08 pm12:07:16
28 Mon6:01 am6:08 pm12:07:21
29 Tue6:00 am6:08 pm12:07:25
30 Wed6:00 am6:08 pm12:07:30

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Nikunau, Kiribati

What time does the sun rise in Nikunau today?
Sunrise in Nikunau today (Friday, September 4, 2026) is at 6:10 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Nikunau today?
Sunset today is at 6:16 PM, after 12h 05m of daylight.
When is the longest day in Nikunau, Kiribati?
The longest day of 2026 in Nikunau is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 12m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.
When is the shortest day in Nikunau, Kiribati?
The shortest day of 2026 in Nikunau, Gilbert Islands is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 12h 02m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Nikunau get in summer than in winter?
Nikunau gets 0h 09m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 12m against 12h 02m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Nikunau?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Nikunau is on Thursday, November 5, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:54 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Nikunau?
The latest sunset is on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Nikunau?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with the sun down by 6:03 PM.
When is the latest sunrise in Nikunau?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 6:25 AM.
Does Nikunau observe daylight saving time?
No. Nikunau stays on Gilbert Islands Time (UTC+12) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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