Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿 Sunrise & Sunset Today
Today's Sunrise, Sunset, Twilight, Golden Hour, and Day Length in Christchurch, New Zealand
Sun Phase: Daylight
Sunrise Today: 07:07 ↑ 93.8° E
Sunset Today: 19:33 ↑ 265.9° W
Day Length: 12h 26m
Sun Direction: WNW
Sun Altitude: 19.99°
Sun Distance: 149.872 million km
Next Solstice: Tuesday, 22 December 2026 (December Solstice)
September 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Christchurch
Scroll to the right to view more
| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:57
↑
79° E
|
18:02
↑
281° W
|
11h 04m | +2m 48s | 05:22 | 19:37 | 05:55 | 19:04 | 06:28 | 18:31 | 12:29 | 150.99 |
| 2 |
06:55
↑
80° E
|
18:03
↑
280° W
|
11h 07m | +2m 49s | 05:20 | 19:38 | 05:53 | 19:05 | 06:26 | 18:32 | 12:29 | 150.95 |
| 3 |
06:54
↑
80° E
|
18:04
↑
280° W
|
11h 10m | +2m 50s | 05:18 | 19:39 | 05:51 | 19:06 | 06:24 | 18:33 | 12:29 | 150.92 |
| 4 |
06:52
↑
81° E
|
18:05
↑
279° W
|
11h 13m | +2m 50s | 05:17 | 19:41 | 05:50 | 19:07 | 06:23 | 18:34 | 12:28 | 150.88 |
| 5 |
06:50
↑
81° E
|
18:06
↑
279° W
|
11h 16m | +2m 51s | 05:15 | 19:42 | 05:48 | 19:08 | 06:21 | 18:35 | 12:28 | 150.85 |
| 6 |
06:48
↑
82° E
|
18:07
↑
278° W
|
11h 18m | +2m 51s | 05:13 | 19:43 | 05:46 | 19:10 | 06:19 | 18:37 | 12:28 | 150.81 |
| 7 |
06:47
↑
82° E
|
18:08
↑
278° W
|
11h 21m | +2m 52s | 05:11 | 19:44 | 05:45 | 19:11 | 06:17 | 18:38 | 12:27 | 150.78 |
| 8 |
06:45
↑
83° E
|
18:10
↑
277° W
|
11h 24m | +2m 52s | 05:10 | 19:45 | 05:43 | 19:12 | 06:16 | 18:39 | 12:27 | 150.74 |
| 9 |
06:43
↑
83° E
|
18:11
↑
277° W
|
11h 27m | +2m 53s | 05:08 | 19:46 | 05:41 | 19:13 | 06:14 | 18:40 | 12:27 | 150.70 |
| 10 |
06:41
↑
84° E
|
18:12
↑
276° W
|
11h 30m | +2m 53s | 05:06 | 19:47 | 05:39 | 19:14 | 06:12 | 18:41 | 12:26 | 150.66 |
| 11 |
06:39
↑
84° E
|
18:13
↑
276° W
|
11h 33m | +2m 54s | 05:04 | 19:48 | 05:37 | 19:15 | 06:10 | 18:42 | 12:26 | 150.62 |
| 12 |
06:38
↑
85° E
|
18:14
↑
275° W
|
11h 36m | +2m 54s | 05:02 | 19:50 | 05:36 | 19:16 | 06:09 | 18:43 | 12:25 | 150.59 |
| 13 |
06:36
↑
85° E
|
18:15
↑
274° W
|
11h 39m | +2m 54s | 05:00 | 19:51 | 05:34 | 19:17 | 06:07 | 18:44 | 12:25 | 150.55 |
| 14 |
06:34
↑
86° E
|
18:16
↑
274° W
|
11h 42m | +2m 55s | 04:59 | 19:52 | 05:32 | 19:18 | 06:05 | 18:45 | 12:25 | 150.51 |
| 15 |
06:32
↑
86° E
|
18:17
↑
273° W
|
11h 45m | +2m 55s | 04:57 | 19:53 | 05:30 | 19:19 | 06:03 | 18:46 | 12:24 | 150.47 |
| 16 |
06:30
↑
87° E
|
18:18
↑
273° W
|
11h 47m | +2m 55s | 04:55 | 19:54 | 05:28 | 19:21 | 06:01 | 18:47 | 12:24 | 150.43 |
| 17 |
06:29
↑
87° E
|
18:19
↑
272° W
|
11h 50m | +2m 56s | 04:53 | 19:55 | 05:27 | 19:22 | 06:00 | 18:49 | 12:24 | 150.38 |
| 18 |
06:27
↑
88° E
|
18:21
↑
272° W
|
11h 53m | +2m 56s | 04:51 | 19:57 | 05:25 | 19:23 | 05:58 | 18:50 | 12:23 | 150.34 |
| 19 |
06:25
↑
88° E
|
18:22
↑
271° W
|
11h 56m | +2m 56s | 04:49 | 19:58 | 05:23 | 19:24 | 05:56 | 18:51 | 12:23 | 150.30 |
| 20 |
06:23
↑
89° E
|
18:23
↑
271° W
|
11h 59m | +2m 56s | 04:47 | 19:59 | 05:21 | 19:25 | 05:54 | 18:52 | 12:23 | 150.26 |
| 21 |
06:21
↑
90° E
|
18:24
↑
270° W
|
12h 02m | +2m 57s | 04:45 | 20:00 | 05:19 | 19:26 | 05:52 | 18:53 | 12:22 | 150.22 |
| 22 |
06:19
↑
90° E
|
18:25
↑
270° W
|
12h 05m | +2m 57s | 04:43 | 20:02 | 05:17 | 19:28 | 05:50 | 18:54 | 12:22 | 150.17 |
| 23 |
06:18
↑
91° E
|
18:26
↑
269° W
|
12h 08m | +2m 57s | 04:41 | 20:03 | 05:15 | 19:29 | 05:49 | 18:55 | 12:22 | 150.13 |
| 24 |
06:16
↑
91° E
|
18:27
↑
269° W
|
12h 11m | +2m 57s | 04:39 | 20:04 | 05:13 | 19:30 | 05:47 | 18:56 | 12:21 | 150.09 |
| 25 |
06:14
↑
92° E
|
18:28
↑
268° W
|
12h 14m | +2m 57s | 04:37 | 20:06 | 05:11 | 19:31 | 05:45 | 18:58 | 12:21 | 150.05 |
| 26 |
06:12
↑
92° E
|
18:30
↑
268° W
|
12h 17m | +2m 57s | 04:35 | 20:07 | 05:10 | 19:32 | 05:43 | 18:59 | 12:20 | 150.01 |
| 27 |
07:10
↑
93° E
|
19:31
↑
267° W
|
12h 20m | +2m 57s | 05:33 | 21:08 | 06:08 | 20:34 | 06:41 | 20:00 | 13:20 | 149.96 |
| 28 |
07:09
↑
93° E
|
19:32
↑
266° W
|
12h 23m | +2m 57s | 05:31 | 21:10 | 06:06 | 20:35 | 06:39 | 20:01 | 13:20 | 149.92 |
| 29 |
07:07
↑
94° E
|
19:33
↑
266° W
|
12h 26m | +2m 58s | 05:29 | 21:11 | 06:04 | 20:36 | 06:37 | 20:02 | 13:19 | 149.88 |
| 30 |
07:05
↑
94° E
|
19:34
↑
265° W
|
12h 29m | +2m 58s | 05:27 | 21:12 | 06:02 | 20:37 | 06:36 | 20:03 | 13:19 | 149.84 |
|
All times are in local time for Christchurch. Time is adjusted for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
||||||||||||
In Christchurch, the earliest sunrise of September is on September 26 and the latest sunset of September is on September 30.
2026 Sun Graph for Christchurch
Loading sun data...
Sun's Path on Selected Date in Christchurch
Sunrise & Sunset times in other major cities in 🇳🇿 New Zealand:
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise and Sunset in Christchurch
What time is sunrise in Christchurch today?
Sunrise in Christchurch, New Zealand today is at 07:07 local time.
What time is sunset in Christchurch today?
Sunset in Christchurch, New Zealand today is at 19:33 local time.
Learn More about the Sun
The unique chemistry behind the deep blues and purples of a pre-sunrise sky
Why does the sky glow with rich blues and violets before sunrise? Discover the atmospheric physics, chemistry, and viewing tips behind this quiet d...
The role of humidity in determining the clarity of a sunrise view
Humidity shapes fog, haze, and the glowing colors you see at dawn. Learn why moist air can blur or beautify sunrise and how to predict a crystal-cl...
Why the sun appears to change shape at the moment of sunrise
Atmospheric refraction, mirages, and light scattering make the rising sun look squashed or split. Learn the science and how to spot each effect.
The physiological impact of watching the sunrise on your morning cortisol levels
Learn how greeting the dawn tunes your cortisol surge, boosts alertness, sharpens mood, and sets a healthy rhythm for the entire day.
Why Human Circadian Rhythms Are Naturally Synced to Sunrise and Sunset
Learn how sunrise and sunset guide our internal clock, shape sleep, boost mood, and influence health, plus easy tips for staying in tune with natur...
The hidden benefits of waking up early to witness a sunrise compared to sunset
Discover why greeting the sun at dawn boosts mood, metabolism and sleep more than watching it dip at dusk. Science, tips and global stories inside.
How to accurately calculate daily sunrise and sunset times for your region
Learn practical steps to accurately compute daily sunrise and sunset times for your region using Sunrise.am data, with gardening, planning, and wea...
Why your local sunrise time shifts throughout the calendar year
Discover why local sunrises drift through the year and how to plan gardening, travel, and daily routines with sunrise data across seasons.
How to Use a Compass to Track the Exact Sunrise Position in Your Neighborhood
Learn how to use a compass to pinpoint the exact sunrise position in your neighborhood for planning, gardening, navigation, and weather insights wi...
Practical ways to use sunrise and sunset data to improve garden plant growth
Practical ways to use sunrise and sunset data to boost garden growth through daily planning, watering, pruning, and seasonal timing insights.
How to predict the intensity of a sunrise using local weather radar
Predict sunrise intensity with local weather radar to plan garden tasks, photography, and outdoor activities with confidence.
The difference between official sunrise and the first light of dawn
Understand the distinction between official sunrise and first light of dawn and how it shapes morning plans, photography, and travel timing.