Milford Sound NZ: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Milford Sound NZ, New Zealand, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:10 and sets at 20:02. The day length is 12h 52m. Solar noon is reached at 13:36.
Milford Sound NZ: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Milford Sound NZ at 13:36 – 1 h 36 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 11 at 05:56, the latest on June 27 at 08:26.
The sun sets earliest on June 15 at 17:13 and latest on January 2 at 21:36.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 46 min more daylight than the shortest.
Milford Sound NZ 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 | 06:21 | 21:32 | 15 h 11 min | west-southwest 239° |
| Feb | 07:05 | 20:58 | 13 h 53 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Mar | 07:43 | 20:10 | 12 h 27 min | west 266° |
| Apr | 07:22 | 18:13 | 10 h 52 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 07:57 | 17:30 | 9 h 33 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jun | 08:23 | 17:13 | 8 h 50 min | west-northwest 303° |
| Jul | 08:20 | 17:27 | 9 h 7 min | west-northwest 300° |
| Aug | 07:45 | 18:00 | 10 h 15 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Sep | 06:51 | 18:36 | 11 h 45 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:56 | 20:13 | 13 h 17 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Nov | 06:10 | 20:55 | 14 h 45 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Dec | 05:56 | 21:29 | 15 h 33 min | southwest 235° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 68° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Milford Sound NZ
Morning: 06:52–07:48 · Evening: 19:24–20:21
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Milford Sound NZ, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:52 to 07:48. The evening golden hour extends from 19:24 to 20:21. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Milford Sound NZ
Morning: 06:40–06:52 · Evening: 20:21–20:32
The Blue Hour in Milford Sound NZ offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:40 to 06:52, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:21 to 20:32, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Milford Sound NZ
Milford Sound NZ is located at a latitude of -44.67° and a longitude of 167.93°. The city is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Milford Sound NZ vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Milford Sound NZ
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Milford Sound NZ. 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 Milford Sound NZ, with up to 15h 35m 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 Milford Sound NZ 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 Milford Sound NZ brings the shortest days with only 8h 48m 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 Milford Sound NZ
When does the sun rise in Milford Sound NZ today?
Today the sun rises in Milford Sound NZ at 07:10 and sets at 20:02.
How long is the day in Milford Sound NZ today?
The day lasts 12h 52m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Milford Sound NZ today?
In the morning from 06:52–07:48, in the evening from 19:24–20:21.
When is the longest day in Milford Sound NZ?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 35m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 48m.
When does it get dark in Milford Sound NZ today?
It is dark from 20:32, fully dark from 21:44.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Milford Sound NZ. All times are in local time. How it is calculated