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

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

Today Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

7:56 am

Dawn: 7:24 am

Sunrise today in Christchurch will be at 7:56 AM NZST ().

Sunset

5:02 pm

Dusk: 5:34 pm

Sunset today in Christchurch will be at 5:02 PM NZST ().

Tomorrow Saturday, June 6, 2026

Sunrise

7:57 am

Dawn: 7:24 am

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

Sunset

5:01 pm

Dusk: 5:34 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Christchurch will be at 5:01 PM NZST ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Christchurch

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

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Calendar Christchurch Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Christchurch, Canterbury Region. Discover Christchurch, 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

When is the shortest day in Christchurch, New Zealand?

The shortest day of the year in Christchurch, 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, New Zealand?

The shortest day of 2026 in Christchurch, Canterbury Region will be 8 hours and 56 minutes of daylight on June 22 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Christchurch, New Zealand?

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

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

The longest day of 2026 in Christchurch, Canterbury Region will have 15 hours and 25 minutes of daylight on December 22 (summer solstice).

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

Christchurch, Canterbury Region gets 6 hours and 29 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 15 hours and 25 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 8 hours and 56 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 6 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Christchurch, New Zealand?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Christchurch, Canterbury Region will be on Friday, December 11, 2026 at 5:43 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Christchurch, New Zealand?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Christchurch, Canterbury Region will be on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:04 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Christchurch, New Zealand?

The latest sunset time in Christchurch, Canterbury Region will be on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:14 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Christchurch, New Zealand?

The earliest sunset time in Christchurch, Canterbury Region will be on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Christchurch, New Zealand
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