Sun direction in Wellington (Australia)

For On Now

On 3 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 17:49 in Wellington, giving 11h22mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 12:05. All times are local to Wellington.

Solar data for Wellington

05:56Dawn time in Wellington
06:21Sunrise time in Wellington
06:23—17:46 — Daylight time in Wellington
12:05Solar noon in Wellington
17:49Sunset time in Wellington
18:14Dusk time in Wellington


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Time :
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Position :
-32.5556186,148.9427754
Timezone :
Australia/Sydney
Daylight duration :
11h22mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—04:59Night
04:59—05:28Astronomical twilight
05:28—05:56Nautical twilight
05:56—06:21Civil twilight
05:56Dawn
06:21Sunrise
06:23—17:46 — Daylight
12:05Solar noon
17:49Sunset
18:14Dusk
17:49—18:14 — Civil twilight
18:14—18:42 — Nautical twilight
18:42—19:11 — Astronomical twilight
19:11—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 Wellington (Australia). 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 !