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What time is sunrise and sunset in Taupo?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:04 AM
110° ESEDawn 5:35 AM

Sunrise in Taupo was at 6:04:22 AM GMT+13 (13h 38m ago).

Sunset
7:54 PM
249° WSWDusk 8:23 PM

Sunset in Taupo will be at 7:54:44 PM GMT+13 (in 12 min).

Now
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Golden hour now · Sunset at 7:54 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Taupo
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:46 – 6:41 AM7:17 – 8:12 PM
Blue hour5:35 – 5:46 AM8:12 – 8:23 PM
Daylight
13h 50m
+2m 14s vs. yesterday
Darkness
6h 47m
Solar noon
12:59 PM
Sun altitude
1.8°
Sun direction
251° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:03 AM
111° ESEDawn 5:34 AM

Sunrise in Taupo will be at 6:03:17 AM GMT+13 (in 10h 21m).

Sunset
7:55 PM
249° WSWDusk 8:24 PM

Sunset in Taupo will be at 7:55:51 PM GMT+13 (in 24h 14m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Taupo

Waning Crescent
28% illuminated
Moonrise
3:16 AM
Moonset
2:42 PM

Calendar

New Zealand Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:07 AM7:51 PM13h 43m
2 Mon6:06 AM7:52 PM13h 45m
3 Tue6:05 AM7:53 PM13h 48m
4 Wed6:04 AM7:54 PM13h 50m
Wednesday, November 4
13h 50m 22s of daylight·+2m 14s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:35 AM – 8:23 PM
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Time
7:42 PM
Altitude
1.8°
Heading
251° WSW
Light
Golden hour

7:42 PM, Golden hour, altitude 1.8 degrees

5 Thu6:03 AM7:55 PM13h 52m
6 Fri6:02 AM7:56 PM13h 54m
7 Sat6:01 AM7:58 PM13h 56m
8 Sun6:00 AM7:59 PM13h 59m
9 Mon5:59 AM8:00 PM14h 01m
10 Tue5:58 AM8:01 PM14h 03m
11 Wed5:57 AM8:02 PM14h 05m
12 Thu5:56 AM8:03 PM14h 07m
13 Fri5:55 AM8:04 PM14h 09m
14 Sat5:54 AM8:05 PM14h 11m
15 Sun5:53 AM8:07 PM14h 13m
16 Mon5:53 AM8:08 PM14h 15m
17 Tue5:52 AM8:09 PM14h 17m
18 Wed5:51 AM8:10 PM14h 18m
19 Thu5:50 AM8:11 PM14h 20m
20 Fri5:50 AM8:12 PM14h 22m
21 Sat5:49 AM8:13 PM14h 24m
22 Sun5:48 AM8:14 PM14h 25m
23 Mon5:48 AM8:15 PM14h 27m
24 Tue5:47 AM8:17 PM14h 29m
25 Wed5:47 AM8:18 PM14h 30m
26 Thu5:46 AM8:19 PM14h 32m
27 Fri5:46 AM8:20 PM14h 33m
28 Sat5:46 AM8:21 PM14h 35m
29 Sun5:45 AM8:22 PM14h 36m
30 Mon5:45 AM8:23 PM14h 37m

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Taupo today?
Sunrise in Taupo today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:04 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Taupo today?
Sunset today is at 7:54 PM, after 13h 50m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Taupo tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 8:23 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 Taupo, New Zealand?
The longest day of 2026 in Taupo is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 52m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Taupo, New Zealand?
The shortest day of 2026 in Taupo, Waikato Region is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 27m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Taupo get in summer than in winter?
Taupo gets 5h 25m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 52m against 9h 27m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Taupo?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Taupo is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:44 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Taupo?
The latest sunset is on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8:43 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Taupo?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with the sun down by 5:00 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Taupo?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:34 AM.
Does Taupo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Taupo 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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