Sunrise and Sunset in Wanaka Today
In Wanaka, New Zealand, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:05 and sets at 19:58. The day length is 12h 53m. Solar noon is reached at 13:31.
Wanaka: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Wanaka at 13:31 – 1 h 31 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 05:51, the latest on June 27 at 08:21.
The sun sets earliest on June 15 at 17:08 and latest on January 1 at 21:31.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 47 min more daylight than the shortest.
Wanaka 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 | 06:16 | 21:27 | 15 h 11 min | west-southwest 239° |
| Feb | 07:00 | 20:53 | 13 h 53 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Mar | 07:38 | 20:05 | 12 h 27 min | west 266° |
| Apr | 07:17 | 18:08 | 10 h 52 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 07:53 | 17:25 | 9 h 33 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jun | 08:19 | 17:08 | 8 h 49 min | west-northwest 303° |
| Jul | 08:16 | 17:22 | 9 h 7 min | west-northwest 300° |
| Aug | 07:40 | 17:55 | 10 h 15 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Sep | 06:46 | 18:31 | 11 h 45 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:51 | 20:08 | 13 h 17 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Nov | 06:05 | 20:50 | 14 h 45 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Dec | 05:51 | 21:24 | 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 Wanaka
Morning: 06:47–07:44 · Evening: 19:19–20:16
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Wanaka, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:47 to 07:44. The evening golden hour extends from 19:19 to 20:16. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Wanaka
Morning: 06:35–06:47 · Evening: 20:16–20:27
The Blue Hour in Wanaka offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:35 to 06:47, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:16 to 20:27, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Wanaka
Wanaka is located at a latitude of -44.70° and a longitude of 169.15°. The city is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Wanaka vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Wanaka
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Wanaka. 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 Wanaka, 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 Wanaka 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 Wanaka 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 Wanaka
When does the sun rise in Wanaka today?
Today the sun rises in Wanaka at 07:05 and sets at 19:58.
How long is the day in Wanaka today?
The day lasts 12h 53m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Wanaka today?
In the morning from 06:47–07:44, in the evening from 19:19–20:16.
When is the longest day in Wanaka?
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 Wanaka today?
It is dark from 20:27, fully dark from 21:40.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Wanaka. All times are in local time. How it is calculated