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Sunset & Sunrise in Wellington
New Zealand · Thursday, July 16, 2026
Twilight in Wellington
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Dawn (nautical) | 6:38 AM |
| Dawn | 7:12 AM |
| Sunrise | 7:43 AM |
| Solar noon | 12:26 PM |
| Sunset | 5:10 PM |
| Dusk | 5:41 PM |
| Dusk (nautical) | 6:15 PM |
About sunrise and sunset in Wellington
Today in Wellington, the sun rises at 7:43 AM and sets at 5:10 PM, giving a day length of about 9h 28m. These times shift gradually through the year as the seasons change.
For sunrise and sunset on any other date, or to compare with another city, use the Sun Calculator. For the moon, see today's moon phase in Wellington.
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