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What time is sunrise and sunset in Ashburton District?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Ashburton District, Canterbury Region. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:41 AM
102° ESEDawn 6:11 AM

Sunrise in Ashburton District was at 6:41:30 AM GMT+13 (39h 5m ago).

Sunset
7:57 PM
257° WSWDusk 8:27 PM

Sunset in Ashburton District was at 7:57:33 PM GMT+13 (25h 49m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
13h 16m
Darkness
7h 18m
Solar noon
1:19 PM
Sun altitude
18.4° below
Sun direction
237° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:39 AM
103° ESEDawn 6:10 AM

Sunrise in Ashburton District was at 6:39:47 AM GMT+13 (15h 6m ago).

Sunset
7:58 PM
257° WSWDusk 8:28 PM

Sunset in Ashburton District was at 7:58:49 PM GMT+13 (1h 47m ago).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Ashburton District

Waxing Crescent
18% illuminated
Moonrise
8:31 AM
Moonset
12:01 AM

Calendar

New Zealand Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:06 AM7:40 PM12h 34m
2 Fri7:04 AM7:41 PM12h 37m
3 Sat7:02 AM7:42 PM12h 40m
4 Sun7:01 AM7:44 PM12h 43m
5 Mon6:59 AM7:45 PM12h 46m
6 Tue6:57 AM7:46 PM12h 49m
7 Wed6:55 AM7:47 PM12h 52m
8 Thu6:53 AM7:48 PM12h 55m
9 Fri6:52 AM7:50 PM12h 58m
10 Sat6:50 AM7:51 PM13h 01m
11 Sun6:48 AM7:52 PM13h 04m
12 Mon6:46 AM7:53 PM13h 07m
13 Tue6:44 AM7:55 PM13h 10m
14 Wed6:43 AM7:56 PM13h 13m
15 Thu6:41 AM7:57 PM13h 16m
Thursday, October 15
13h 16m 03s of daylight·+2m 59s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:11 AM – 8:27 PM
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Time
9:46 PM
Altitude
-18.4°
Heading
237° WSW
Light
Night

9:46 PM, Night, altitude -18.4 degrees

16 Fri6:39 AM7:58 PM13h 19m
17 Sat6:38 AM8:00 PM13h 22m
18 Sun6:36 AM8:01 PM13h 24m
19 Mon6:34 AM8:02 PM13h 27m
20 Tue6:33 AM8:03 PM13h 30m
21 Wed6:31 AM8:05 PM13h 33m
22 Thu6:29 AM8:06 PM13h 36m
23 Fri6:28 AM8:07 PM13h 39m
24 Sat6:26 AM8:09 PM13h 42m
25 Sun6:24 AM8:10 PM13h 45m
26 Mon6:23 AM8:11 PM13h 48m
27 Tue6:21 AM8:13 PM13h 51m
28 Wed6:20 AM8:14 PM13h 54m
29 Thu6:18 AM8:15 PM13h 56m
30 Fri6:17 AM8:17 PM13h 59m
31 Sat6:15 AM8:18 PM14h 02m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Ashburton District, New Zealand

What time does the sun rise in Ashburton District today?
Sunrise in Ashburton District today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:41 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Ashburton District today?
Sunset today is at 7:57 PM, after 13h 16m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Ashburton District tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 8:27 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 9:40 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Ashburton District, New Zealand?
The longest day of 2026 in Ashburton District is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 28m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Ashburton District, New Zealand?
The shortest day of 2026 in Ashburton District, Canterbury Region is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 8h 53m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Ashburton District get in summer than in winter?
Ashburton District gets 6h 34m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 28m against 8h 53m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Ashburton District?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Ashburton District is on Thursday, December 10, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:44 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Ashburton District?
The latest sunset is on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Ashburton District?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, June 15, 2026, with the sun down by 5:00 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Ashburton District?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:08 AM.
Does Ashburton District observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ashburton District uses New Zealand Time: clocks go back on April 5, 2026, then forward on September 27, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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