Today in Palmerston North, New Zealand, the sun rises at 6:59 AM and sets at 5:45 PM, giving the city exactly 10h 45m 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, Palmerston North is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Palmerston North
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Palmerston North runs from N/A to 7:36 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:07 PM and lasts until 5:45 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Palmerston North sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Palmerston North falls exactly at 12:22 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -61.11 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Palmerston North, typical of its Winter season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Palmerston North?
At Palmerston North's latitude of -40.356317°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 10.61° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Palmerston North are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -40.356317, 175.6112388. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Palmerston North (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 Palmerston North versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:59 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 45m |
| 2025 | 6:58 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 46m |
| 2021 | 6:58 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 46m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Palmerston North today?
In Palmerston North, the sun rises at exactly 6:59 AM and sets at 5:45 PM today. This gives the city a total of 10h 45m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Palmerston North today?
Today, morning golden hour in Palmerston North runs from N/A to 7:36 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:07 PM and lasts until 5:42 PM.
Why does sunrise in Palmerston North shift every day?
At Palmerston North's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 10.61° (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 Palmerston North at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:22 PM when the sun reaches -61.11. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Palmerston North, typical of its Winter season.
Has the sunrise time in Palmerston North 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 6:58 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:58 AM.