Day

14:33

Sunrise & Sunset in Nelson, New Zealand

07:12 20:07

-81° W 80° E

Golden Hour in Nelson, New Zealand

06:55 07:49
19:31 20:25

During the golden hour, sunlight is softer, warmer, and more diffuse, creating a flattering lighting effect. Perfect for photography!

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Twilight in Nelson, New Zealand

Astronomical Sunrise05:36
Nautical Sunrise06:10
Civil Sunrise06:44
Solar Noon13:40
Civil Sunset20:36
Nautical Sunset21:09
Astronomical Sunset21:44

Daylight in March, Nelson

12h 24m

Sunrise and Sunset in Nelson, New Zealand

Times are shown in the local timezone.

Mar 25Rise/SetDawn/DuskDaylightSolar Noon
0107:08 – 20:1206:40 – 20:4013h 03m13:40
0207:10 – 20:1106:41 – 20:3913h 00m13:40
0307:11 – 20:0906:43 – 20:3712h 58m13:40
0407:12 – 20:0706:44 – 20:3612h 55m13:40
0507:13 – 20:0606:45 – 20:3412h 52m13:39
0607:14 – 20:0406:46 – 20:3212h 49m13:39
0707:15 – 20:0306:47 – 20:3012h 47m13:39
0807:17 – 20:0106:49 – 20:2912h 44m13:39
0907:18 – 19:5906:50 – 20:2712h 41m13:38
1007:19 – 19:5806:51 – 20:2512h 38m13:38
1107:20 – 19:5606:52 – 20:2412h 36m13:38
1207:21 – 19:5406:53 – 20:2212h 33m13:38
1307:22 – 19:5306:54 – 20:2012h 30m13:37
1407:23 – 19:5106:56 – 20:1912h 27m13:37
1507:24 – 19:4906:57 – 20:1712h 24m13:37
1607:25 – 19:4806:58 – 20:1512h 22m13:36
1707:27 – 19:4606:59 – 20:1312h 19m13:36
1807:28 – 19:4407:00 – 20:1212h 16m13:36
1907:29 – 19:4207:01 – 20:1012h 13m13:36
2007:30 – 19:4107:02 – 20:0812h 11m13:35
2107:31 – 19:3907:03 – 20:0712h 08m13:35
2207:32 – 19:3707:04 – 20:0512h 05m13:35
2307:33 – 19:3607:05 – 20:0312h 02m13:34
2407:34 – 19:3407:07 – 20:0211h 59m13:34
2507:35 – 19:3207:08 – 20:0011h 57m13:34
2607:36 – 19:3107:09 – 19:5811h 54m13:33
2707:37 – 19:2907:10 – 19:5611h 51m13:33
2807:38 – 19:2707:11 – 19:5511h 48m13:33
2907:39 – 19:2607:12 – 19:5311h 46m13:32
3007:40 – 19:2407:13 – 19:5111h 43m13:32
3107:41 – 19:2207:14 – 19:5011h 40m13:32

Sun in Nelson, New Zealand

All you need to know about the sun in Nelson, New Zealand.

The Sun rises at 07:12 and sets at 20:07. These times are essential for planning outdoor activities, photography, or just enjoying nature.

The golden hour is the period of soft, warm light perfect for photography and occurs shortly after sunrise and just before sunset. In Nelson, the golden hour starts at 06:55 and ends at 07:49 in the morning and then again at 19:31 in the evening, ending at 20:25.

Civil twilight is the first and last phase of twilight. In the morning, civil dawn begins at 06:44, marking the time when there's enough light for most outdoor activities. In the evening, civil dusk happens at 20:36, right after sunset at 20:07.

Nautical twilight is the period when the Sun is 6-12 degrees below the horizon, commonly used by sailors to navigate at sea. In Nelson, nautical dawn starts at 06:10 and nautical dusk occurs at 21:09.

Astronomical twilight occurs when the Sun is 12-18 degrees below the horizon, and the sky is dark enough for astronomers to observe faint celestial objects. Astronomical dawn in Nelson starts at 05:36, while astronomical dusk ends at 21:44.

Whether you're looking to enjoy a beautiful sunrise in Nelson or planning to photograph during the golden hour or blue hour, it's essential to know these key solar events and their times.

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