Sunrise and Sunset in Timaru Today
In Timaru, New Zealand, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 06:10 and sets at 20:27. The day length is 14h 17m. Solar noon is reached at 13:18.
Timaru: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Timaru at 13:18 – 1 h 18 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 05:44, the latest on June 27 at 08:12.
The sun sets earliest on June 15 at 17:01 and latest on January 2 at 21:22.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 42 min more daylight than the shortest.
Timaru 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 | 06:09 | 21:18 | 15 h 9 min | west-southwest 239° | 228 h |
| Feb | 06:52 | 20:44 | 13 h 52 min | west-southwest 251° | 195 h |
| Mar | 07:30 | 19:56 | 12 h 26 min | west 266° | 191 h |
| Apr | 07:08 | 18:00 | 10 h 52 min | west-northwest 283° | 158 h |
| May | 07:43 | 17:18 | 9 h 34 min | west-northwest 296° | 141 h |
| Jun | 08:09 | 17:01 | 8 h 52 min | west-northwest 303° | 115 h |
| Jul | 08:06 | 17:15 | 9 h 9 min | west-northwest 300° | 128 h |
| Aug | 07:31 | 17:47 | 10 h 16 min | west-northwest 289° | 157 h |
| Sep | 06:38 | 18:23 | 11 h 45 min | west 273° | 169 h |
| Oct | 06:43 | 19:59 | 13 h 16 min | west-southwest 257° | 205 h |
| Nov | 05:58 | 20:41 | 14 h 43 min | west-southwest 243° | 227 h |
| Dec | 05:44 | 21:15 | 15 h 31 min | southwest 235° | 215 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 67° 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 Timaru
Morning: 05:50–06:50 · Evening: 19:46–20:47
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Timaru, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:50 to 06:50. The evening golden hour extends from 19:46 to 20:47. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Timaru
Morning: 05:38–05:50 · Evening: 20:47–20:59
The Blue Hour in Timaru offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:38 to 05:50, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:47 to 20:59, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Timaru
Timaru is located at a latitude of -44.40° and a longitude of 171.25°. The city is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Timaru vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Timaru
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Timaru. 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 Timaru, with up to 15h 33m 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 Timaru 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 Timaru brings the shortest days with only 8h 50m 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 Timaru
When does the sun rise in Timaru today?
Today the sun rises in Timaru at 06:08 and sets at 20:28.
How long is the day in Timaru today?
The day lasts 14h 20m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Timaru today?
In the morning from 05:49–06:49, in the evening from 19:48–20:48.
When is the longest day in Timaru?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 33m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 50m.
When does it get dark in Timaru today?
It is dark from 21:01, fully dark from 22:26.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Timaru. All times are in local time. How it is calculated