Sunrise and Sunset in Napier City Today
In Napier City, New Zealand, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 05:58 and sets at 19:54. The day length is 13h 56m. Solar noon is reached at 12:55.
Napier City: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Napier City at 12:55 – 55 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 9 at 05:38, the latest on June 29 at 07:33.
The sun sets earliest on June 13 at 16:54 and latest on January 4 at 20:42.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 35 min more daylight than the shortest.
Napier City 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 | 06:01 | 20:40 | 14 h 39 min | west-southwest 241° | 260 h |
| Feb | 06:38 | 20:13 | 13 h 35 min | west-southwest 253° | 205 h |
| Mar | 07:09 | 19:32 | 12 h 23 min | west 267° | 193 h |
| Apr | 06:40 | 17:44 | 11 h 4 min | west-northwest 282° | 165 h |
| May | 07:09 | 17:08 | 9 h 59 min | west-northwest 294° | 151 h |
| Jun | 07:30 | 16:54 | 9 h 24 min | west-northwest 300° | 133 h |
| Jul | 07:29 | 17:07 | 9 h 38 min | west-northwest 298° | 130 h |
| Aug | 07:00 | 17:33 | 10 h 33 min | west-northwest 288° | 173 h |
| Sep | 06:14 | 18:02 | 11 h 48 min | west 273° | 189 h |
| Oct | 06:26 | 19:31 | 13 h 5 min | west-southwest 258° | 231 h |
| Nov | 05:48 | 20:05 | 14 h 17 min | west-southwest 245° | 229 h |
| Dec | 05:39 | 20:35 | 14 h 56 min | west-southwest 238° | 237 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 62° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: January with 260 hours of sunshine, dullest: July with 130 – 2,296 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Gisborne Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Napier City
Morning: 05:40–06:35 · Evening: 19:16–20:11
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Napier City, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:40 to 06:35. The evening golden hour extends from 19:16 to 20:11. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Napier City
Morning: 05:29–05:40 · Evening: 20:11–20:23
The Blue Hour in Napier City offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:29 to 05:40, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:11 to 20:23, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Napier City
Napier City is located at a latitude of -39.49° and a longitude of 176.91°. The city is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Napier City vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Napier City
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Napier City. 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 Napier City, with up to 14h 58m 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 Napier City 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 Napier City brings the shortest days with only 9h 23m 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 Napier City
When does the sun rise in Napier City today?
Today the sun rises in Napier City at 05:57 and sets at 19:55.
How long is the day in Napier City today?
The day lasts 13h 58m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Napier City today?
In the morning from 05:39–06:34, in the evening from 19:17–20:13.
When is the longest day in Napier City?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 58m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 23m.
When does it get dark in Napier City today?
It is dark from 20:24, fully dark from 21:39.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Napier City. All times are in local time. How it is calculated