Sun direction in Taihape (New Zealand)

For On Now

On 4 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:38 and sets at 17:57 in Taihape, giving 11h13mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 12:17. All times are local to Taihape.

Solar data for Taihape

06:10Dawn time in Taihape
06:38Sunrise time in Taihape
06:40—17:54 — Daylight time in Taihape
12:17Solar noon in Taihape
17:57Sunset time in Taihape
18:24Dusk time in Taihape


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Time :
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Position :
-39.6777329,175.7988055
Timezone :
Pacific/Auckland
Daylight duration :
11h13mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—05:08Night
05:08—05:39Astronomical twilight
05:39—06:10Nautical twilight
06:10—06:38Civil twilight
06:10Dawn
06:38Sunrise
06:40—17:54 — Daylight
12:17Solar noon
17:57Sunset
18:24Dusk
17:57—18:24 — Civil twilight
18:24—18:55 — Nautical twilight
18:55—19:26 — Astronomical twilight
19:26—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 Taihape (New Zealand). 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 !