Today in Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand, the sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 5:46 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 47m of daylight. That is 2 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Manawatu-Whanganui is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Manawatu-Whanganui
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Manawatu-Whanganui runs from N/A to 7:35 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:08 PM and lasts until 5:46 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Manawatu-Whanganui sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Manawatu-Whanganui falls exactly at 12:22 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -61.81 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Manawatu-Whanganui, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Manawatu-Whanganui?
At Manawatu-Whanganui's latitude of -39.6407734°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 10.93° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Manawatu-Whanganui are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -39.6407734, 175.5713557. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Manawatu-Whanganui (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Manawatu-Whanganui versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:58 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 47m |
| 2025 | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 48m |
| 2021 | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 48m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Manawatu-Whanganui today?
In Manawatu-Whanganui, the sun rises at exactly 6:58 AM and sets at 5:46 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 47m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Manawatu-Whanganui today?
Today, morning golden hour in Manawatu-Whanganui runs from N/A to 7:35 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:08 PM and lasts until 5:43 PM.
Why does sunrise in Manawatu-Whanganui shift every day?
At Manawatu-Whanganui's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 10.93° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Manawatu-Whanganui at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:22 PM when the sun reaches -61.81. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Manawatu-Whanganui, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Manawatu-Whanganui changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:57 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:57 AM.