What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Christchurch City, New Zealand?

Here are today's sunrise and sunset times in Christchurch City, New Zealand. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar on this page for specific dates of sunrise/sunset in Christchurch City.

Today Saturday, June 6, 2026

Sunrise

7:57 am

Dawn: 7:24 am

Sunrise today in Christchurch City was at 7:57 AM NZST ().

Sunset

5:00 pm

Dusk: 5:33 pm

Sunset today in Christchurch City was at 5:00 PM NZST ().

Tomorrow Sunday, June 7, 2026

Sunrise

7:57 am

Dawn: 7:25 am

Sunrise today in Christchurch City will be at 7:57 AM NZST ().

Sunset

5:00 pm

Dusk: 5:33 pm

Sunset today in Christchurch City will be at 5:00 PM NZST ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Christchurch City

Sunrise and sunset photos of Christchurch City, New Zealand from Flickr.

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Calendar Christchurch City Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Christchurch City, Canterbury Region. Discover Christchurch City, New Zealand's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Christchurch City

When is the shortest day in Christchurch City, New Zealand?

The shortest day of the year in Christchurch City, Canterbury Region (winter solstice) will be on Monday, June 22, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on June 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Christchurch City, New Zealand?

The shortest day of 2026 in Christchurch City, Canterbury Region will be 8 hours and 55 minutes of daylight on June 22 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Christchurch City, New Zealand?

The longest day in Christchurch City, Canterbury Region (summer solstice) will be on Tuesday, December 22, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on December 23, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Christchurch City, New Zealand?

The longest day of 2026 in Christchurch City, Canterbury Region will have 15 hours and 26 minutes of daylight on December 22 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Christchurch City, New Zealand get in summer vs winter?

Christchurch City, Canterbury Region gets 6 hours and 30 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 15 hours and 26 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 8 hours and 55 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 6 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Christchurch City, New Zealand?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Christchurch City, Canterbury Region will be on Friday, December 11, 2026 at 5:42 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Christchurch City, New Zealand?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Christchurch City, Canterbury Region will be on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:04 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Christchurch City, New Zealand?

The latest sunset time in Christchurch City, Canterbury Region will be on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:14 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Christchurch City, New Zealand?

The earliest sunset time in Christchurch City, Canterbury Region will be on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM.

Christchurch City, New Zealand
-43.64578,172.74586
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland