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What time is sunrise and sunset in Riverton?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:19 AM
113° ESEDawn 5:46 AM

Sunrise in Riverton was at 6:19:58 AM GMT+13 (16h 5m ago).

Sunset
8:43 PM
246° WSWDusk 9:17 PM

Sunset in Riverton was at 8:43:55 PM GMT+13 (1h 41m ago).

Now
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Astronomical twilight now · Last light at 10:47 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Riverton
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:59 – 7:01 AM8:01 – 9:04 PM
Blue hour5:46 – 5:59 AM9:04 – 9:17 PM
Daylight
14h 23m
+2m 58s vs. yesterday
Darkness
5h 30m
Solar noon
1:31 PM
Sun altitude
14.8° below
Sun direction
227° SW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:18 AM
114° ESEDawn 5:44 AM

Sunrise in Riverton will be at 6:18:31 AM GMT+13 (in 7h 54m).

Sunset
8:45 PM
246° WSWDusk 9:19 PM

Sunset in Riverton will be at 8:45:24 PM GMT+13 (in 22h 21m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Riverton

Waning Crescent
28% illuminated
Moonrise
3:59 AM
Moonset
3:09 PM

Calendar

New Zealand Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:24 AM8:39 PM14h 14m
2 Mon6:22 AM8:40 PM14h 17m
3 Tue6:21 AM8:42 PM14h 20m
4 Wed6:19 AM8:43 PM14h 23m
Wednesday, November 4
14h 23m 56s of daylight·+2m 58s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:46 AM – 9:17 PM
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Time
10:25 PM
Altitude
-14.9°
Heading
227° SW
Light
Astronomical twilight

10:25 PM, Astronomical twilight, altitude -14.9 degrees

5 Thu6:18 AM8:45 PM14h 26m
6 Fri6:17 AM8:46 PM14h 29m
7 Sat6:15 AM8:48 PM14h 32m
8 Sun6:14 AM8:49 PM14h 35m
9 Mon6:12 AM8:51 PM14h 38m
10 Tue6:11 AM8:52 PM14h 41m
11 Wed6:10 AM8:54 PM14h 43m
12 Thu6:09 AM8:55 PM14h 46m
13 Fri6:07 AM8:57 PM14h 49m
14 Sat6:06 AM8:58 PM14h 52m
15 Sun6:05 AM9:00 PM14h 54m
16 Mon6:04 AM9:01 PM14h 57m
17 Tue6:03 AM9:03 PM14h 59m
18 Wed6:02 AM9:04 PM15h 02m
19 Thu6:01 AM9:05 PM15h 04m
20 Fri6:00 AM9:07 PM15h 07m
21 Sat5:59 AM9:08 PM15h 09m
22 Sun5:58 AM9:10 PM15h 11m
23 Mon5:57 AM9:11 PM15h 13m
24 Tue5:56 AM9:12 PM15h 16m
25 Wed5:55 AM9:14 PM15h 18m
26 Thu5:55 AM9:15 PM15h 20m
27 Fri5:54 AM9:16 PM15h 22m
28 Sat5:53 AM9:18 PM15h 24m
29 Sun5:53 AM9:19 PM15h 26m
30 Mon5:52 AM9:20 PM15h 28m

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Riverton today?
Sunrise in Riverton today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:19 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Riverton today?
Sunset today is at 8:43 PM, after 14h 23m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Riverton tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 9:17 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 10:47 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Riverton, New Zealand?
The longest day of 2026 in Riverton is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 48m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Riverton, New Zealand?
The shortest day of 2026 in Riverton, Southland Region is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 8h 35m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Riverton get in summer than in winter?
Riverton gets 7h 12m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 48m against 8h 35m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Riverton?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Riverton is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:49 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Riverton?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 9:42 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Riverton?
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 Riverton?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:32 AM.
Does Riverton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Riverton 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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