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What time is sunrise and sunset in Waimakariri District?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:38 AM
102° ESEDawn 6:09 AM

Sunrise in Waimakariri District was at 6:38:45 AM GMT+13 (39h 8m ago).

Sunset
7:55 PM
257° WSWDusk 8:25 PM

Sunset in Waimakariri District was at 7:55:38 PM GMT+13 (25h 51m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
13h 16m
Darkness
7h 23m
Solar noon
1:16 PM
Sun altitude
19.2° below
Sun direction
236° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:37 AM
103° ESEDawn 6:07 AM

Sunrise in Waimakariri District was at 6:37:04 AM GMT+13 (15h 9m ago).

Sunset
7:56 PM
257° WSWDusk 8:26 PM

Sunset in Waimakariri District was at 7:56:51 PM GMT+13 (1h 50m ago).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Waimakariri District

Waxing Crescent
18% illuminated
Moonrise
8:31 AM
Moonset
Doesn't set

Calendar

New Zealand Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:03 AM7:39 PM12h 35m
2 Fri7:01 AM7:40 PM12h 38m
3 Sat6:59 AM7:41 PM12h 41m
4 Sun6:57 AM7:42 PM12h 44m
5 Mon6:56 AM7:43 PM12h 47m
6 Tue6:54 AM7:44 PM12h 50m
7 Wed6:52 AM7:46 PM12h 53m
8 Thu6:50 AM7:47 PM12h 56m
9 Fri6:49 AM7:48 PM12h 59m
10 Sat6:47 AM7:49 PM13h 02m
11 Sun6:45 AM7:50 PM13h 05m
12 Mon6:43 AM7:52 PM13h 08m
13 Tue6:42 AM7:53 PM13h 11m
14 Wed6:40 AM7:54 PM13h 13m
15 Thu6:38 AM7:55 PM13h 16m
Thursday, October 15
13h 16m 53s of daylight·+2m 55s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:09 AM – 8:25 PM
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Time
9:46 PM
Altitude
-19.1°
Heading
237° WSW
Light
Night

9:46 PM, Night, altitude -19.1 degrees

16 Fri6:37 AM7:56 PM13h 19m
17 Sat6:35 AM7:58 PM13h 22m
18 Sun6:33 AM7:59 PM13h 25m
19 Mon6:32 AM8:00 PM13h 28m
20 Tue6:30 AM8:01 PM13h 31m
21 Wed6:28 AM8:03 PM13h 34m
22 Thu6:27 AM8:04 PM13h 37m
23 Fri6:25 AM8:05 PM13h 39m
24 Sat6:24 AM8:06 PM13h 42m
25 Sun6:22 AM8:08 PM13h 45m
26 Mon6:20 AM8:09 PM13h 48m
27 Tue6:19 AM8:10 PM13h 51m
28 Wed6:17 AM8:12 PM13h 54m
29 Thu6:16 AM8:13 PM13h 56m
30 Fri6:15 AM8:14 PM13h 59m
31 Sat6:13 AM8:15 PM14h 02m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Waimakariri District, New Zealand

What time does the sun rise in Waimakariri District today?
Sunrise in Waimakariri District today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:38 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Waimakariri District today?
Sunset today is at 7:55 PM, after 13h 16m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Waimakariri District tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 8:25 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 9:37 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Waimakariri District, New Zealand?
The longest day of 2026 in Waimakariri District is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 23m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Waimakariri District, New Zealand?
The shortest day of 2026 in Waimakariri District, Canterbury Region is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 8h 58m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Waimakariri District get in summer than in winter?
Waimakariri District gets 6h 24m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 23m against 8h 58m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Waimakariri District?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Waimakariri District is on Thursday, December 10, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:44 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Waimakariri District?
The latest sunset is on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:13 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Waimakariri District?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with the sun down by 5:01 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Waimakariri District?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:03 AM.
Does Waimakariri District observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Waimakariri District 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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