Sunrise and Sunset in Rolleston Today
In Rolleston, New Zealand, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 06:07 and sets at 20:21. The day length is 14h 13m. Solar noon is reached at 13:13.
Rolleston: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Rolleston at 13:14 – 1 h 14 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 05:42, the latest on June 28 at 08:04.
The sun sets earliest on June 15 at 16:59 and latest on January 2 at 21:14.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 30 min more daylight than the shortest.
Rolleston 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 | 06:07 | 21:11 | 15 h 4 min | west-southwest 239° | 228 h |
| Feb | 06:49 | 20:38 | 13 h 49 min | west-southwest 252° | 195 h |
| Mar | 07:26 | 19:52 | 12 h 26 min | west 266° | 191 h |
| Apr | 07:03 | 17:57 | 10 h 54 min | west-northwest 283° | 158 h |
| May | 07:37 | 17:16 | 9 h 39 min | west-northwest 296° | 141 h |
| Jun | 08:02 | 16:59 | 8 h 57 min | west-northwest 302° | 115 h |
| Jul | 07:59 | 17:13 | 9 h 14 min | west-northwest 300° | 128 h |
| Aug | 07:25 | 17:44 | 10 h 19 min | west-northwest 289° | 157 h |
| Sep | 06:33 | 18:18 | 11 h 45 min | west 273° | 169 h |
| Oct | 06:39 | 19:53 | 13 h 14 min | west-southwest 257° | 205 h |
| Nov | 05:56 | 20:34 | 14 h 38 min | west-southwest 243° | 227 h |
| Dec | 05:43 | 21:07 | 15 h 24 min | southwest 236° | 215 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: January with 228 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 115 – 2,129 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Christchurch, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Rolleston
Morning: 05:48–06:47 · Evening: 19:41–20:40
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Rolleston, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:48 to 06:47. The evening golden hour extends from 19:41 to 20:40. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Rolleston
Morning: 05:36–05:48 · Evening: 20:40–20:52
The Blue Hour in Rolleston offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:36 to 05:48, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:40 to 20:52, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Rolleston
Rolleston is located at a latitude of -43.58° and a longitude of 172.38°. The city is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Rolleston vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Rolleston
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Rolleston. 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 Rolleston, with up to 15h 26m 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 Rolleston 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 Rolleston brings the shortest days with only 8h 56m 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 Rolleston
When does the sun rise in Rolleston today?
Today the sun rises in Rolleston at 06:06 and sets at 20:22.
How long is the day in Rolleston today?
The day lasts 14h 16m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rolleston today?
In the morning from 05:47–06:46, in the evening from 19:42–20:41.
When is the longest day in Rolleston?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 26m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 56m.
When does it get dark in Rolleston today?
It is dark from 20:54, fully dark from 22:17.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Rolleston. All times are in local time. How it is calculated