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What time is sunrise and sunset in Matamata?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:05 AM
110° ESEDawn 5:37 AM

Sunrise in Matamata was at 6:05:44 AM GMT+13 (14h 9m ago).

Sunset
7:55 PM
249° WSWDusk 8:24 PM

Sunset in Matamata was at 7:55:55 PM GMT+13 (19 min ago).

Now
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Blue hour now · Dusk at 8:24 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Matamata
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:48 – 6:42 AM7:19 – 8:13 PM
Blue hour5:37 – 5:48 AM8:13 – 8:24 PM
Daylight
13h 50m
+2m 9s vs. yesterday
Darkness
6h 54m
Solar noon
1:00 PM
Sun altitude
4.0° below
Sun direction
247° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:04 AM
111° ESEDawn 5:36 AM

Sunrise in Matamata will be at 6:04:41 AM GMT+13 (in 9h 50m).

Sunset
7:57 PM
249° WSWDusk 8:25 PM

Sunset in Matamata will be at 7:57:00 PM GMT+13 (in 23h 42m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Matamata

Waning Crescent
28% illuminated
Moonrise
3:16 AM
Moonset
2:44 PM

Calendar

New Zealand Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:09 AM7:52 PM13h 43m
2 Mon6:07 AM7:53 PM13h 45m
3 Tue6:06 AM7:54 PM13h 48m
4 Wed6:05 AM7:55 PM13h 50m
Wednesday, November 4
13h 50m 10s of daylight·+2m 10s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:37 AM – 8:24 PM
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Time
8:15 PM
Altitude
-4.1°
Heading
246° WSW
Light
Civil twilight

8:15 PM, Civil twilight, altitude -4.1 degrees

5 Thu6:04 AM7:57 PM13h 52m
6 Fri6:03 AM7:58 PM13h 54m
7 Sat6:02 AM7:59 PM13h 56m
8 Sun6:01 AM8:00 PM13h 58m
9 Mon6:00 AM8:01 PM14h 00m
10 Tue5:59 AM8:02 PM14h 02m
11 Wed5:58 AM8:03 PM14h 04m
12 Thu5:58 AM8:04 PM14h 06m
13 Fri5:57 AM8:05 PM14h 08m
14 Sat5:56 AM8:06 PM14h 10m
15 Sun5:55 AM8:07 PM14h 12m
16 Mon5:54 AM8:09 PM14h 14m
17 Tue5:54 AM8:10 PM14h 16m
18 Wed5:53 AM8:11 PM14h 17m
19 Thu5:52 AM8:12 PM14h 19m
20 Fri5:52 AM8:13 PM14h 21m
21 Sat5:51 AM8:14 PM14h 23m
22 Sun5:50 AM8:15 PM14h 24m
23 Mon5:50 AM8:16 PM14h 26m
24 Tue5:49 AM8:17 PM14h 27m
25 Wed5:49 AM8:18 PM14h 29m
26 Thu5:48 AM8:19 PM14h 30m
27 Fri5:48 AM8:20 PM14h 32m
28 Sat5:48 AM8:21 PM14h 33m
29 Sun5:47 AM8:22 PM14h 34m
30 Mon5:47 AM8:23 PM14h 36m

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Matamata today?
Sunrise in Matamata today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:05 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Matamata today?
Sunset today is at 7:55 PM, after 13h 50m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Matamata tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 8:24 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 9:35 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Matamata, New Zealand?
The longest day of 2026 in Matamata is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 50m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Matamata, New Zealand?
The shortest day of 2026 in Matamata, Waikato Region is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 35m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Matamata get in summer than in winter?
Matamata gets 5h 14m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 50m against 9h 35m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Matamata?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Matamata is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:46 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Matamata?
The latest sunset is on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Matamata?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with the sun down by 5:05 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Matamata?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:31 AM.
Does Matamata observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Matamata 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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