Sunrise and Sunset times in Rotorua, New Zealand 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:46:04
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 Sunset: 20:33:57
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Day Length: 14h 47m 53s
Time zone: Pacific/Auckland, UTC +13 h.
Latitude: -38.1317, Longitude: 176.248
Rotorua
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand 
56 200 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 05:45:46 | 13:03:56 | 20:22:05 | 14h 36m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 05:45:33 | 13:04:18 | 20:23:03 | 14h 37m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 05:45:23 | 13:04:42 | 20:24:00 | 14h 38m 37s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 05:45:14 | 13:05:05 | 20:24:57 | 14h 39m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 05:45:08 | 13:05:30 | 20:25:52 | 14h 40m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 05:45:03 | 13:05:55 | 20:26:46 | 14h 41m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 05:45:01 | 13:06:20 | 20:27:39 | 14h 42m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 05:45:02 | 13:06:46 | 20:28:31 | 14h 43m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 05:45:04 | 13:07:13 | 20:29:22 | 14h 44m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 05:45:09 | 13:07:40 | 20:30:11 | 14h 45m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 05:45:15 | 13:08:07 | 20:30:59 | 14h 45m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 05:45:24 | 13:08:35 | 20:31:46 | 14h 46m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 05:45:35 | 13:09:03 | 20:32:31 | 14h 46m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 05:45:48 | 13:09:31 | 20:33:15 | 14h 47m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 05:46:04 | 13:10:00 | 20:33:57 | 14h 47m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 05:46:21 | 13:10:29 | 20:34:37 | 14h 48m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 05:46:41 | 13:10:58 | 20:35:16 | 14h 48m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 05:47:02 | 13:11:28 | 20:35:53 | 14h 48m 51s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 05:47:26 | 13:11:57 | 20:36:29 | 14h 49m 3s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 05:47:51 | 13:12:27 | 20:37:02 | 14h 49m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 05:48:19 | 13:12:57 | 20:37:34 | 14h 49m 15s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 05:48:49 | 13:13:27 | 20:38:04 | 14h 49m 15s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 05:49:20 | 13:13:56 | 20:38:32 | 14h 49m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 05:49:54 | 13:14:26 | 20:38:59 | 14h 49m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 05:50:29 | 13:14:56 | 20:39:23 | 14h 48m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 05:51:06 | 13:15:26 | 20:39:45 | 14h 48m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 05:51:45 | 13:15:55 | 20:40:06 | 14h 48m 21s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 05:52:25 | 13:16:25 | 20:40:24 | 14h 47m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 05:53:08 | 13:16:54 | 20:40:40 | 14h 47m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:53:52 | 13:17:23 | 20:40:54 | 14h 47m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:54:37 | 13:17:52 | 20:41:07 | 14h 46m 30s |
Day length in Rotorua during the year on the chart:
Rotorua on New Zealand map:
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks