Sunrise and Sunset in Christchurch Today

In Christchurch, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:05 and sets at 16:35. The day length is 9h 30m. Solar noon is reached at 11:50.

Christchurch: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Christchurch at 11:50 – 10 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:53, the latest on December 31 at 08:09.

The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 16:01 and latest on June 25 at 21:24.

The longest day of the year has 8 h 33 min more daylight than the shortest.

Christchurch 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	08:02	16:30	8 h 28 min	west-southwest 237°	67 h
Feb	07:19	17:23	10 h 5 min	west-southwest 251°	84 h
Mar	06:21	18:11	11 h 51 min	west 268°	128 h
Apr	06:13	20:02	13 h 49 min	west-northwest 287°	188 h
May	05:18	20:49	15 h 31 min	west-northwest 302°	223 h
Jun	04:53	21:21	16 h 28 min	northwest 310°	230 h
Jul	05:11	21:14	16 h 3 min	northwest 306°	234 h
Aug	05:54	20:27	14 h 33 min	west-northwest 293°	209 h
Sep	06:42	19:21	12 h 39 min	west 275°	164 h
Oct	07:29	18:15	10 h 45 min	west-southwest 257°	113 h
Nov	07:22	16:20	8 h 58 min	west-southwest 241°	79 h
Dec	08:02	16:01	7 h 59 min	southwest 233°	61 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 77° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 234 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 61 – 1,780 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Bournemouth/Hurn Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Christchurch

Morning: 06:43–07:54 · Evening: 15:45–16:56

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Christchurch, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:43 to 07:54. The evening golden hour extends from 15:45 to 16:56. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Christchurch

Morning: 06:30–06:43 · Evening: 16:56–17:10

The Blue Hour in Christchurch offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:30 to 06:43, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:56 to 17:10, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Christchurch

Christchurch is located at a latitude of 50.74° and a longitude of -1.78°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Christchurch vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Christchurch

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Christchurch. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Christchurch, with up to 16h 30m 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 Christchurch sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Christchurch brings the shortest days with only 7h 57m 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 Christchurch

On the same latitude as Christchurch

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Christchurch (50.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 30m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Christchurch

When does the sun rise in Christchurch today?

Today the sun rises in Christchurch at 07:05 and sets at 16:35.

How long is the day in Christchurch today?

The day lasts 9h 30m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Christchurch today?

In the morning from 06:43–07:54, in the evening from 15:45–16:56.

When is the longest day in Christchurch?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 30m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 57m.

When does it get dark in Christchurch today?

It is dark from 17:10, fully dark from 18:27.