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What time is sunrise and sunset in Lincoln?

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

Today

Sunrise
5:59 AM
115° ESEDawn 5:27 AM

Sunrise in Lincoln was at 5:59:53 AM GMT+13 (7h 21m ago).

Sunset
8:28 PM
245° WSWDusk 9:01 PM

Sunset in Lincoln will be at 8:28:56 PM GMT+13 (in 7h 8m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 7:48 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Lincoln
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:40 – 6:40 AM7:48 – 8:48 PM
Blue hour5:27 – 5:40 AM8:48 – 9:01 PM
Daylight
14h 29m
+2m 30s vs. yesterday
Darkness
5h 34m
Solar noon
1:14 PM
Sun altitude
63.7°
Sun direction
356° N
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:58 AM
116° ESEDawn 5:26 AM

Sunrise in Lincoln will be at 5:58:46 AM GMT+13 (in 16h 38m).

Sunset
8:30 PM
244° WSWDusk 9:02 PM

Sunset in Lincoln will be at 8:30:16 PM GMT+13 (in 31h 9m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Lincoln

New Moon
3% illuminated
Moonrise
6:26 AM
Moonset
10:46 PM

Calendar

New Zealand Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:12 AM8:15 PM14h 02m
2 Mon6:11 AM8:16 PM14h 05m
3 Tue6:09 AM8:18 PM14h 08m
4 Wed6:08 AM8:19 PM14h 11m
5 Thu6:07 AM8:20 PM14h 13m
6 Fri6:05 AM8:22 PM14h 16m
7 Sat6:04 AM8:23 PM14h 18m
8 Sun6:03 AM8:24 PM14h 21m
9 Mon6:02 AM8:26 PM14h 24m
10 Tue6:01 AM8:27 PM14h 26m
11 Wed5:59 AM8:28 PM14h 29m
Wednesday, November 11
14h 29m 03s of daylight·+2m 30s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:27 AM – 9:01 PM
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Time
1:21 PM
Altitude
63.7°
Heading
356° N
Light
Daylight

1:21 PM, Daylight, altitude 63.7 degrees

12 Thu5:58 AM8:30 PM14h 31m
13 Fri5:57 AM8:31 PM14h 33m
14 Sat5:56 AM8:32 PM14h 36m
15 Sun5:55 AM8:34 PM14h 38m
16 Mon5:54 AM8:35 PM14h 40m
17 Tue5:53 AM8:36 PM14h 43m
18 Wed5:52 AM8:38 PM14h 45m
19 Thu5:51 AM8:39 PM14h 47m
20 Fri5:50 AM8:40 PM14h 49m
21 Sat5:50 AM8:42 PM14h 51m
22 Sun5:49 AM8:43 PM14h 54m
23 Mon5:48 AM8:44 PM14h 56m
24 Tue5:47 AM8:45 PM14h 57m
25 Wed5:47 AM8:47 PM14h 59m
26 Thu5:46 AM8:48 PM15h 01m
27 Fri5:46 AM8:49 PM15h 03m
28 Sat5:45 AM8:50 PM15h 05m
29 Sun5:44 AM8:51 PM15h 06m
30 Mon5:44 AM8:53 PM15h 08m

Photos

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Lincoln, New Zealand

What time does the sun rise in Lincoln today?
Sunrise in Lincoln today (Wednesday, November 11, 2026) is at 5:59 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Lincoln today?
Sunset today is at 8:28 PM, after 14h 29m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Lincoln tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 9:01 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 10:27 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Lincoln, New Zealand?
The longest day of 2026 in Lincoln is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 26m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Lincoln, New Zealand?
The shortest day of 2026 in Lincoln, Canterbury Region is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 8h 55m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Lincoln get in summer than in winter?
Lincoln gets 6h 31m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 26m against 8h 55m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Lincoln?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Lincoln is on Thursday, December 10, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:42 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Lincoln?
The latest sunset is on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:14 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Lincoln?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, June 15, 2026, with the sun down by 4:58 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Lincoln?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:04 AM.
Does Lincoln observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lincoln 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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