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What time is sunrise and sunset in Methven?

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

Today

Sunrise
5:59 AM
116° ESEDawn 5:26 AM

Sunrise in Methven was at 5:59:28 AM GMT+13 (7h 21m ago).

Sunset
8:36 PM
244° WSWDusk 9:08 PM

Sunset in Methven will be at 8:36:01 PM GMT+13 (in 7h 15m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 7:55 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Methven
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:39 – 6:40 AM7:55 – 8:55 PM
Blue hour5:26 – 5:39 AM8:55 – 9:08 PM
Daylight
14h 36m
+2m 31s vs. yesterday
Darkness
5h 34m
Solar noon
1:17 PM
Sun altitude
63.7°
Sun direction
358° N
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:58 AM
116° ESEDawn 5:25 AM

Sunrise in Methven will be at 5:58:21 AM GMT+13 (in 16h 38m).

Sunset
8:37 PM
244° WSWDusk 9:10 PM

Sunset in Methven will be at 8:37:22 PM GMT+13 (in 31h 17m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Methven

New Moon
3% illuminated
Moonrise
6:30 AM
Moonset
10:49 PM

Calendar

New Zealand Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:12 AM8:22 PM14h 10m
2 Mon6:10 AM8:23 PM14h 12m
3 Tue6:09 AM8:25 PM14h 15m
4 Wed6:08 AM8:26 PM14h 18m
5 Thu6:06 AM8:27 PM14h 21m
6 Fri6:05 AM8:29 PM14h 23m
7 Sat6:04 AM8:30 PM14h 26m
8 Sun6:03 AM8:31 PM14h 28m
9 Mon6:01 AM8:33 PM14h 31m
10 Tue6:00 AM8:34 PM14h 34m
11 Wed5:59 AM8:36 PM14h 36m
Wednesday, November 11
14h 36m 32s of daylight·+2m 30s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:26 AM – 9:08 PM
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Time
1:21 PM
Altitude
63.7°
Heading
358° N
Light
Daylight

1:21 PM, Daylight, altitude 63.7 degrees

12 Thu5:58 AM8:37 PM14h 39m
13 Fri5:57 AM8:38 PM14h 41m
14 Sat5:56 AM8:40 PM14h 43m
15 Sun5:55 AM8:41 PM14h 46m
16 Mon5:54 AM8:42 PM14h 48m
17 Tue5:53 AM8:44 PM14h 50m
18 Wed5:52 AM8:45 PM14h 53m
19 Thu5:51 AM8:46 PM14h 55m
20 Fri5:50 AM8:48 PM14h 57m
21 Sat5:49 AM8:49 PM14h 59m
22 Sun5:48 AM8:50 PM15h 01m
23 Mon5:48 AM8:51 PM15h 03m
24 Tue5:47 AM8:53 PM15h 05m
25 Wed5:46 AM8:54 PM15h 07m
26 Thu5:46 AM8:55 PM15h 09m
27 Fri5:45 AM8:56 PM15h 11m
28 Sat5:44 AM8:58 PM15h 13m
29 Sun5:44 AM8:59 PM15h 14m
30 Mon5:43 AM9:00 PM15h 16m

Photos

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Methven today?
Sunrise in Methven today (Wednesday, November 11, 2026) is at 5:59 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Methven today?
Sunset today is at 8:36 PM, after 14h 36m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Methven tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 9:08 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 10:36 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Methven, New Zealand?
The longest day of 2026 in Methven is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 35m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Methven, New Zealand?
The shortest day of 2026 in Methven, Canterbury Region is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 03m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Methven get in summer than in winter?
Methven gets 6h 31m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 35m against 9h 03m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Methven?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Methven is on Thursday, December 10, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:41 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Methven?
The latest sunset is on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:21 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Methven?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, June 15, 2026, with the sun down by 5:06 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Methven?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:04 AM.
Does Methven observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Methven 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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