Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in Auckland
On 25 July 2026, Auckland has sunrise at 07:25 and sunset at 17:29, 10h 4m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 16:51–17:46.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 25 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in Auckland
Golden hour is the soft, warm light while the sun sits between −4° and +6° of the horizon, a photographer's favourite window. Blue hour is the cooler stretch on the far side, the sun between −6° and −4°. The exact times shift a little every day, so the windows above are computed for today with the NOAA solar model.
Auckland sits at 36.9° S, in the temperate band. That means daylight swings from about 9h 38m at the June solstice down to 14h 41m around Christmas, a clear seasonal shift. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in Auckland today?
Evening golden hour is 16:51–17:46; morning is 07:08–08:03.
How many hours of daylight does Auckland get?
10h 4m on 25 July 2026.