Dusk and last light in Christchurch
Last light (civil dusk) in Christchurch today fades at 17:56, about 31 minutes after the sun sets at 17:25. The sky is fully dark by astronomical dusk at 19:05. Times for Wednesday, 29 July 2026, in Christchurch's local time zone.
| Stage | What it means | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset | the sun dips below the horizon | 17:25 |
| Civil dusk (last light) | sun 6° below, usable light ends | 17:56 |
| Nautical dusk | sun 12° below, sea horizon gone | 18:31 |
| Astronomical dusk | sun 18° below, full night | 19:05 |
Dusk in Christchurch, stage by stage
Dusk in Christchurch runs the same three stages as dawn, in reverse. Once the sun sets, civil dusk, the last usable light, lingers until the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon. Nautical dusk follows at 12 degrees, when the sea horizon disappears, and astronomical dusk at 18 degrees, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. How long dusk lasts depends on Christchurch's latitude: near the equator night falls fast, while at high latitudes dusk can stretch for hours or, in high summer, never fully darken. Every time here is computed for Christchurch's coordinates and shown in its local time zone.
Frequently asked questions about dusk in Christchurch
What time is last light in Christchurch today?
Last light (civil dusk) in Christchurch fades at 17:56 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, about 31 minutes after sunset at 17:25. All times are in Christchurch's local time zone.
What is the difference between dusk and sunset in Christchurch?
Sunset is the instant the sun disappears below the horizon in Christchurch; dusk is the fading twilight that follows. Last light (civil dusk) ends the usable light after sunset.
When does it get fully dark in Christchurch?
Christchurch reaches full darkness at astronomical dusk, 19:05 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon.
Every time on this page is computed from Christchurch's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.