Sunrise and Sunset times in Kaikoura, New Zealand 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:42:03
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 Sunset: 20:57:28
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Day Length: 15h 15m 25s
Time zone: Pacific/Auckland, UTC +13 h.
Latitude: -42.4012, Longitude: 173.69
Kaikoura
Canterbury, New Zealand 
2 172 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 05:43:04 | 13:14:10 | 20:45:15 | 15h 2m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 05:42:45 | 13:14:32 | 20:46:20 | 15h 3m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 05:42:28 | 13:14:56 | 20:47:24 | 15h 4m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 05:42:13 | 13:15:20 | 20:48:26 | 15h 6m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 05:42:01 | 13:15:44 | 20:49:27 | 15h 7m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 05:41:51 | 13:16:09 | 20:50:27 | 15h 8m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 05:41:44 | 13:16:35 | 20:51:25 | 15h 9m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 05:41:39 | 13:17:01 | 20:52:22 | 15h 10m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 05:41:37 | 13:17:27 | 20:53:17 | 15h 11m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 05:41:37 | 13:17:54 | 20:54:11 | 15h 12m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 05:41:40 | 13:18:21 | 20:55:03 | 15h 13m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 05:41:45 | 13:18:49 | 20:55:53 | 15h 14m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 05:41:53 | 13:19:17 | 20:56:42 | 15h 14m 49s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 05:42:03 | 13:19:46 | 20:57:28 | 15h 15m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 05:42:16 | 13:20:14 | 20:58:13 | 15h 15m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 05:42:31 | 13:20:43 | 20:58:55 | 15h 16m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 05:42:49 | 13:21:12 | 20:59:36 | 15h 16m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 05:43:09 | 13:21:42 | 21:00:15 | 15h 17m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 05:43:31 | 13:22:11 | 21:00:51 | 15h 17m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 05:43:56 | 13:22:41 | 21:01:26 | 15h 17m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 05:44:24 | 13:23:11 | 21:01:58 | 15h 17m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 05:44:53 | 13:23:41 | 21:02:28 | 15h 17m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 05:45:25 | 13:24:10 | 21:02:56 | 15h 17m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 05:45:59 | 13:24:40 | 21:03:22 | 15h 17m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 05:46:35 | 13:25:10 | 21:03:45 | 15h 17m 10s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 05:47:14 | 13:25:40 | 21:04:06 | 15h 16m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 05:47:55 | 13:26:09 | 21:04:24 | 15h 16m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 05:48:37 | 13:26:39 | 21:04:40 | 15h 16m 3s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 05:49:22 | 13:27:08 | 21:04:54 | 15h 15m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:50:09 | 13:27:37 | 21:05:05 | 15h 14m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:50:58 | 13:28:06 | 21:05:14 | 15h 14m 16s |
Day length in Kaikoura during the year on the chart:
Kaikoura 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