Sun direction in Makemo (French Polynesia)

For On Now

On 4 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 17:30 in Makemo, giving 11h45mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 11:35. All times are local to Makemo.

Solar data for Makemo

05:18Dawn time in Makemo
05:40Sunrise time in Makemo
05:42—17:28 — Daylight time in Makemo
11:35Solar noon in Makemo
17:30Sunset time in Makemo
17:52Dusk time in Makemo


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Time :
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Position :
-16.5652251,-143.7070925
Timezone :
Pacific/Tahiti
Daylight duration :
11h45mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—04:28Night
04:28—04:53Astronomical twilight
04:53—05:18Nautical twilight
05:18—05:40Civil twilight
05:18Dawn
05:40Sunrise
05:42—17:28 — Daylight
11:35Solar noon
17:30Sunset
17:52Dusk
17:30—17:52 — Civil twilight
17:52—18:17 — Nautical twilight
18:17—18:42 — Astronomical twilight
18:42—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 Makemo (French Polynesia). 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 !