Daylight Insight
There are 11 hours and 14 minutes of daylight today in Auckland.
The sun rises at 06:45 AM and sets at 06:00 PM.
How Many Hours of Daylight in Auckland?
Current daylight, sunrise, sunset, and a year-round daylight chart for Auckland, New Zealand.
Daylight hours by month in Auckland
Longest day: Dec (14h 39m) ·Shortest day: Jun (9h 39m) ·Seasonal swing: 5.0 hours
Why daylight changes throughout the year in Auckland
Auckland sits at approximately -36.85° latitude, in the Southern Hemisphere. The Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes daylight to vary with the seasons. In summer the Southern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun, lengthening the days; in winter it tilts away, shortening them.
What this means for daily life
The 5.0-hour seasonal swing is significant: Auckland goes from roughly 14h 39m of daylight in Dec down to 9h 39m in Jun. This affects everything from commute timing to mood, which is why seasonal affective patterns are more pronounced at higher latitudes.
Related tools
- See the full sunrise & sunset calendar for Auckland, including golden hour and twilight times.
- Find out the shortest day of the year in Auckland and what to expect.
- Find out the longest day of the year in Auckland.
- Check the current local time in Auckland (live clock).