Cathedral Cove Beach: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Cathedral Cove Beach, New Zealand, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:44 and sets at 19:25. The day length is 12h 41m. Solar noon is reached at 13:04.
Cathedral Cove Beach: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Cathedral Cove Beach at 13:04 – 1 h 4 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 7 at 05:50, the latest on April 4 at 07:32.
The sun sets earliest on June 13 at 17:06 and latest on January 5 at 20:39.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 3 min more daylight than the shortest.
Cathedral Cove Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:13 | 20:38 | 14 h 24 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Feb | 06:47 | 20:13 | 13 h 27 min | west-southwest 253° |
| Mar | 07:14 | 19:36 | 12 h 21 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:41 | 17:51 | 11 h 10 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 07:07 | 17:18 | 10 h 11 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Jun | 07:27 | 17:06 | 9 h 39 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jul | 07:27 | 17:18 | 9 h 52 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Aug | 07:00 | 17:42 | 10 h 42 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 06:17 | 18:07 | 11 h 50 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:33 | 19:32 | 12 h 59 min | west-southwest 259° |
| Nov | 05:59 | 20:03 | 14 h 5 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Dec | 05:51 | 20:31 | 14 h 40 min | west-southwest 240° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 59° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Cathedral Cove Beach
Morning: 06:28–07:18 · Evening: 18:51–19:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Cathedral Cove Beach, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:28 to 07:18. The evening golden hour extends from 18:51 to 19:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Cathedral Cove Beach
Morning: 06:18–06:28 · Evening: 19:41–19:51
The Blue Hour in Cathedral Cove Beach offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:18 to 06:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:41 to 19:51, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Cathedral Cove Beach
Cathedral Cove Beach is located at a latitude of -36.83° and a longitude of 175.79°. The city is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Cathedral Cove Beach vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Cathedral Cove Beach
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Cathedral Cove Beach. 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 Cathedral Cove Beach, with up to 14h 41m 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 Cathedral Cove Beach sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Cathedral Cove Beach brings the shortest days with only 9h 38m 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.
Cities near Cathedral Cove Beach
On the same latitude as Cathedral Cove Beach
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Cathedral Cove Beach (36.8° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 41m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Cathedral Cove Beach
When does the sun rise in Cathedral Cove Beach today?
Today the sun rises in Cathedral Cove Beach at 06:44 and sets at 19:25.
How long is the day in Cathedral Cove Beach today?
The day lasts 12h 41m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cathedral Cove Beach today?
In the morning from 06:28–07:18, in the evening from 18:51–19:41.
When is the longest day in Cathedral Cove Beach?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 41m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 38m.
When does it get dark in Cathedral Cove Beach today?
It is dark from 19:51, fully dark from 20:54.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Cathedral Cove Beach. All times are in local time. How it is calculated