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What time is sunrise and sunset in Rolleston?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:39 AM
102° ESEDawn 6:10 AM

Sunrise in Rolleston was at 6:39:49 AM GMT+13 (39h 6m ago).

Sunset
7:54 PM
258° WSWDusk 8:23 PM

Sunset in Rolleston was at 7:54:10 PM GMT+13 (25h 51m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
13h 14m
Darkness
7h 20m
Solar noon
1:16 PM
Sun altitude
18.9° below
Sun direction
236° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:38 AM
103° ESEDawn 6:08 AM

Sunrise in Rolleston was at 6:38:07 AM GMT+13 (15h 7m ago).

Sunset
7:55 PM
257° WSWDusk 8:25 PM

Sunset in Rolleston was at 7:55:25 PM GMT+13 (1h 50m ago).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Rolleston

Waxing Crescent
18% illuminated
Moonrise
8:30 AM
Moonset
Doesn't set

Calendar

New Zealand Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:04 AM7:37 PM12h 32m
2 Fri7:02 AM7:38 PM12h 35m
3 Sat7:00 AM7:39 PM12h 38m
4 Sun6:59 AM7:40 PM12h 41m
5 Mon6:57 AM7:42 PM12h 44m
6 Tue6:55 AM7:43 PM12h 47m
7 Wed6:53 AM7:44 PM12h 50m
8 Thu6:52 AM7:45 PM12h 53m
9 Fri6:50 AM7:46 PM12h 56m
10 Sat6:48 AM7:48 PM12h 59m
11 Sun6:46 AM7:49 PM13h 02m
12 Mon6:44 AM7:50 PM13h 05m
13 Tue6:43 AM7:51 PM13h 08m
14 Wed6:41 AM7:52 PM13h 11m
15 Thu6:39 AM7:54 PM13h 14m
Thursday, October 15
13h 14m 21s of daylight·+2m 57s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:10 AM – 8:23 PM
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Time
9:46 PM
Altitude
-18.9°
Heading
236° WSW
Light
Night

9:46 PM, Night, altitude -18.9 degrees

16 Fri6:38 AM7:55 PM13h 17m
17 Sat6:36 AM7:56 PM13h 20m
18 Sun6:34 AM7:57 PM13h 23m
19 Mon6:33 AM7:59 PM13h 26m
20 Tue6:31 AM8:00 PM13h 29m
21 Wed6:29 AM8:01 PM13h 31m
22 Thu6:28 AM8:02 PM13h 34m
23 Fri6:26 AM8:04 PM13h 37m
24 Sat6:24 AM8:05 PM13h 40m
25 Sun6:23 AM8:06 PM13h 43m
26 Mon6:21 AM8:08 PM13h 46m
27 Tue6:20 AM8:09 PM13h 49m
28 Wed6:18 AM8:10 PM13h 51m
29 Thu6:17 AM8:12 PM13h 54m
30 Fri6:15 AM8:13 PM13h 57m
31 Sat6:14 AM8:14 PM14h 00m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Rolleston from Flickr.

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West Melton sunset, Canterbury, New ZealandView on Flickr
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The Golden Fires of SunsetView on Flickr

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Rolleston today?
Sunrise in Rolleston today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:39 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Rolleston today?
Sunset today is at 7:54 PM, after 13h 14m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Rolleston tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 8:23 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 9:36 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Rolleston, New Zealand?
The longest day of 2026 in Rolleston 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 Rolleston, New Zealand?
The shortest day of 2026 in Rolleston, Canterbury Region is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 8h 56m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Rolleston get in summer than in winter?
Rolleston gets 6h 30m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 26m against 8h 56m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Rolleston?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Rolleston is on Thursday, December 10, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:42 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Rolleston?
The latest sunset is on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:14 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Rolleston?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with the sun down by 4:59 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Rolleston?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:04 AM.
Does Rolleston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rolleston 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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