Sunrise and Sunset times in Palmerston North, New Zealand 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:41:36
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 Sunset: 20:43:32
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Day Length: 15h 1m 56s
Time zone: Pacific/Auckland, UTC +13 h.
Latitude: -40.3527, Longitude: 175.607
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand 
82 400 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 05:41:51 | 13:06:30 | 20:31:08 | 14h 49m 17s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 05:41:35 | 13:06:52 | 20:32:09 | 14h 50m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 05:41:21 | 13:07:15 | 20:33:10 | 14h 51m 49s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 05:41:09 | 13:07:39 | 20:34:09 | 14h 53m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 05:41:00 | 13:08:04 | 20:35:07 | 14h 54m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 05:40:53 | 13:08:29 | 20:36:04 | 14h 55m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 05:40:49 | 13:08:54 | 20:37:00 | 14h 56m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 05:40:46 | 13:09:20 | 20:37:54 | 14h 57m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 05:40:46 | 13:09:47 | 20:38:47 | 14h 58m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 05:40:49 | 13:10:14 | 20:39:39 | 14h 58m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 05:40:54 | 13:10:41 | 20:40:29 | 14h 59m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 05:41:01 | 13:11:09 | 20:41:17 | 15h 0m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 05:41:10 | 13:11:37 | 20:42:04 | 15h 0m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 05:41:22 | 13:12:05 | 20:42:49 | 15h 1m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 05:41:36 | 13:12:34 | 20:43:32 | 15h 1m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 05:41:52 | 13:13:03 | 20:44:14 | 15h 2m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 05:42:11 | 13:13:32 | 20:44:54 | 15h 2m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 05:42:32 | 13:14:02 | 20:45:32 | 15h 3m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 05:42:55 | 13:14:31 | 20:46:08 | 15h 3m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 05:43:20 | 13:15:01 | 20:46:42 | 15h 3m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 05:43:47 | 13:15:31 | 20:47:14 | 15h 3m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 05:44:17 | 13:16:00 | 20:47:44 | 15h 3m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 05:44:49 | 13:16:30 | 20:48:12 | 15h 3m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 05:45:22 | 13:17:00 | 20:48:38 | 15h 3m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 05:45:58 | 13:17:30 | 20:49:01 | 15h 3m 3s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 05:46:36 | 13:18:00 | 20:49:23 | 15h 2m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 05:47:16 | 13:18:29 | 20:49:43 | 15h 2m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 05:47:57 | 13:18:59 | 20:50:00 | 15h 2m 3s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 05:48:41 | 13:19:28 | 20:50:15 | 15h 1m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:49:26 | 13:19:57 | 20:50:28 | 15h 1m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:50:13 | 13:20:26 | 20:50:38 | 15h 0m 25s |
Day length in Palmerston North during the year on the chart:
Palmerston North on New Zealand map:
Locations in the same time zone Pacific/Auckland
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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