Sunrise and Sunset in Palmerston North Today
In Palmerston North, New Zealand, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:43 and sets at 19:28. The day length is 12h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 13:05.
Palmerston North: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Palmerston North at 13:05 – 1 h 5 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 05:40, the latest on June 28 at 07:41.
The sun sets earliest on June 14 at 16:57 and latest on January 3 at 20:50.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 46 min more daylight than the shortest.
Palmerston North 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 | 06:04 | 20:48 | 14 h 44 min | west-southwest 241° | 260 h |
| Feb | 06:42 | 20:20 | 13 h 38 min | west-southwest 253° | 241 h |
| Mar | 07:14 | 19:38 | 12 h 24 min | west 267° | 224 h |
| Apr | 06:46 | 17:48 | 11 h 2 min | west-northwest 282° | 170 h |
| May | 07:16 | 17:11 | 9 h 55 min | west-northwest 294° | 141 h |
| Jun | 07:38 | 16:57 | 9 h 19 min | west-northwest 300° | 123 h |
| Jul | 07:37 | 17:10 | 9 h 33 min | west-northwest 298° | 139 h |
| Aug | 07:07 | 17:37 | 10 h 31 min | west-northwest 288° | 156 h |
| Sep | 06:19 | 18:07 | 11 h 48 min | west 273° | 188 h |
| Oct | 06:30 | 19:37 | 13 h 7 min | west-southwest 258° | 197 h |
| Nov | 05:51 | 20:12 | 14 h 21 min | west-southwest 245° | 222 h |
| Dec | 05:41 | 20:43 | 15 h 2 min | west-southwest 238° | 245 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 63° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: January with 260 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 123 – 2,306 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Paraparaumu, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Palmerston North
Morning: 06:26–07:19 · Evening: 18:52–19:45
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Palmerston North, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:26 to 07:19. The evening golden hour extends from 18:52 to 19:45. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Palmerston North
Morning: 06:15–06:26 · Evening: 19:45–19:56
The Blue Hour in Palmerston North offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:15 to 06:26, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:45 to 19:56, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Palmerston North
Palmerston North is located at a latitude of -40.35° and a longitude of 175.61°. The city is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Palmerston North vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Palmerston North
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Palmerston North. 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 Palmerston North, with up to 15h 3m 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 Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North brings the shortest days with only 9h 17m 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 Palmerston North
When does the sun rise in Palmerston North today?
Today the sun rises in Palmerston North at 06:43 and sets at 19:28.
How long is the day in Palmerston North today?
The day lasts 12h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Palmerston North today?
In the morning from 06:26–07:19, in the evening from 18:52–19:45.
When is the longest day in Palmerston North?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 3m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 17m.
When does it get dark in Palmerston North today?
It is dark from 19:56, fully dark from 21:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Palmerston North. All times are in local time. How it is calculated