Franz Josef Glacier: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:02 and sets at 19:52. The day length is 12h 50m. Solar noon is reached at 13:27.
Franz Josef Glacier: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Franz Josef Glacier 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 05:52, the latest on June 28 at 08:13.
The sun sets earliest on June 14 at 17:09 and latest on January 2 at 21:22.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 27 min more daylight than the shortest.
Franz Josef Glacier 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 | 06:17 | 21:19 | 15 h 2 min | west-southwest 239° | 199 h |
| Feb | 06:58 | 20:47 | 13 h 48 min | west-southwest 252° | 250 h |
| Mar | 07:35 | 20:00 | 12 h 26 min | west 266° | 179 h |
| Apr | 07:11 | 18:06 | 10 h 55 min | west-northwest 283° | 182 h |
| May | 07:45 | 17:25 | 9 h 40 min | west-northwest 296° | 116 h |
| Jun | 08:10 | 17:09 | 8 h 59 min | west-northwest 302° | 129 h |
| Jul | 08:07 | 17:23 | 9 h 15 min | west-northwest 299° | 127 h |
| Aug | 07:34 | 17:54 | 10 h 20 min | west-northwest 289° | 161 h |
| Sep | 06:42 | 18:27 | 11 h 46 min | west 273° | 191 h |
| Oct | 06:48 | 20:02 | 13 h 14 min | west-southwest 257° | 173 h |
| Nov | 06:05 | 20:42 | 14 h 37 min | west-southwest 243° | 216 h |
| Dec | 05:52 | 21:15 | 15 h 23 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 Franz Josef Glacier
Morning: 06:44–07:40 · Evening: 19:14–20:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Franz Josef Glacier, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:44 to 07:40. The evening golden hour extends from 19:14 to 20:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Franz Josef Glacier
Morning: 06:33–06:44 · Evening: 20:10–20:21
The Blue Hour in Franz Josef Glacier 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 20:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier is located at a latitude of -43.39° and a longitude of 170.18°. The city is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Franz Josef Glacier vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Franz Josef Glacier
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Franz Josef Glacier. 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 Franz Josef Glacier, with up to 15h 25m 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 Franz Josef Glacier 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 Franz Josef Glacier brings the shortest days with only 8h 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.
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Questions about the sun in Franz Josef Glacier
When does the sun rise in Franz Josef Glacier today?
Today the sun rises in Franz Josef Glacier at 07:02 and sets at 19:52.
How long is the day in Franz Josef Glacier today?
The day lasts 12h 50m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Franz Josef Glacier today?
In the morning from 06:44–07:40, in the evening from 19:14–20:10.
When is the longest day in Franz Josef Glacier?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 25m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 57m.
When does it get dark in Franz Josef Glacier today?
It is dark from 20:21, fully dark from 21:32.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Franz Josef Glacier. All times are in local time. How it is calculated