Today in Otago, New Zealand, the sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 5:59 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 30m of daylight. That is 3 minutes longer than yesterday—gaining about 3 minutes of daylight per day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Otago is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Otago
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Otago runs from N/A to 8:10 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:17 PM and lasts until 5:59 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Otago experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 10h 30m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Otago falls exactly at 12:43 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -55.23 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Otago, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Otago?
At Otago's latitude of -45.3975052°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 18.49° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Otago are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -45.3975052, 170.1778918. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Otago (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 Otago versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:28 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 30m |
| 2025 | 7:28 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 31m |
| 2021 | 7:28 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 31m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Otago today?
In Otago, the sun rises at exactly 7:28 AM and sets at 5:59 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 30m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Otago today?
Today, morning golden hour in Otago runs from N/A to 8:10 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:17 PM and lasts until 5:55 PM.
Why does sunrise in Otago shift every day?
At Otago's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 18.49° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is gaining about 3 minutes of daylight per day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Otago at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:43 PM when the sun reaches -55.23. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Otago, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Otago 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 7:28 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:28 AM.