Sun direction in Avarua (Cook Islands)

For On Now

On 3 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:47 and sets at 18:31 in Avarua, giving 11h39mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 12:39. All times are local to Avarua.

Solar data for Avarua

06:25Dawn time in Avarua
06:47Sunrise time in Avarua
06:50—18:29 — Daylight time in Avarua
12:39Solar noon in Avarua
18:31Sunset time in Avarua
18:54Dusk time in Avarua


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Position :
-21.2065611,-159.7756028
Timezone :
Pacific/Rarotonga
Daylight duration :
11h39mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—05:34Night
05:34—05:59Astronomical twilight
05:59—06:25Nautical twilight
06:25—06:47Civil twilight
06:25Dawn
06:47Sunrise
06:50—18:29 — Daylight
12:39Solar noon
18:31Sunset
18:54Dusk
18:31—18:54 — Civil twilight
18:54—19:20 — Nautical twilight
19:20—19:45 — Astronomical twilight
19:45—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Avarua (Cook Islands). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !