Aoraki Mount Cook: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:02 and sets at 19:53. The day length is 12h 51m. Solar noon is reached at 13:27.
Aoraki Mount Cook: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Aoraki Mount Cook at 13:27 – 1 h 27 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on December 10 at 05:51, the latest on June 28 at 08:13.
The sun sets earliest on June 14 at 17:08 and latest on January 2 at 21:23.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 30 min more daylight than the shortest.
Aoraki Mount Cook through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:16 | 21:20 | 15 h 4 min | west-southwest 239° | 199 h |
| Feb | 06:58 | 20:47 | 13 h 49 min | west-southwest 252° | 250 h |
| Mar | 07:35 | 20:00 | 12 h 26 min | west 266° | 179 h |
| Apr | 07:12 | 18:06 | 10 h 54 min | west-northwest 283° | 182 h |
| May | 07:46 | 17:24 | 9 h 39 min | west-northwest 296° | 116 h |
| Jun | 08:11 | 17:08 | 8 h 57 min | west-northwest 302° | 129 h |
| Jul | 08:08 | 17:22 | 9 h 14 min | west-northwest 300° | 127 h |
| Aug | 07:34 | 17:53 | 10 h 19 min | west-northwest 289° | 161 h |
| Sep | 06:42 | 18:27 | 11 h 45 min | west 273° | 191 h |
| Oct | 06:48 | 20:02 | 13 h 14 min | west-southwest 257° | 173 h |
| Nov | 06:05 | 20:43 | 14 h 38 min | west-southwest 243° | 216 h |
| Dec | 05:52 | 21:16 | 15 h 25 min | southwest 236° | 252 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, southwest (236°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: December with 252 hours of sunshine, dullest: May with 116 – 2,175 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Hokitika Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Aoraki Mount Cook
Morning: 06:44–07:40 · Evening: 19:15–20:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Aoraki Mount Cook, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:44 to 07:40. The evening golden hour extends from 19:15 to 20:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Aoraki Mount Cook
Morning: 06:33–06:44 · Evening: 20:10–20:22
The Blue Hour in Aoraki Mount Cook offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:33 to 06:44, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:10 to 20:22, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Aoraki Mount Cook
Aoraki Mount Cook is located at a latitude of -43.59° and a longitude of 170.14°. The city is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Aoraki Mount Cook vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Aoraki Mount Cook
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Aoraki Mount Cook. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 6m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Aoraki Mount Cook, with up to 15h 26m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Aoraki Mount Cook sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Aoraki Mount Cook brings the shortest days with only 8h 56m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
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Questions about the sun in Aoraki Mount Cook
When does the sun rise in Aoraki Mount Cook today?
Today the sun rises in Aoraki Mount Cook at 07:02 and sets at 19:53.
How long is the day in Aoraki Mount Cook today?
The day lasts 12h 51m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Aoraki Mount Cook today?
In the morning from 06:44–07:40, in the evening from 19:15–20:10.
When is the longest day in Aoraki Mount Cook?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 26m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 56m.
When does it get dark in Aoraki Mount Cook today?
It is dark from 20:22, fully dark from 21:32.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Aoraki Mount Cook. All times are in local time. How it is calculated