Dusk and last light in Wellington
Last light (civil dusk) in Wellington today fades at 17:52, about 30 minutes after the sun sets at 17:22. The sky is fully dark by astronomical dusk at 18:58. Times for Wednesday, 29 July 2026, in Wellington's local time zone.
| Stage | What it means | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset | the sun dips below the horizon | 17:22 |
| Civil dusk (last light) | sun 6° below, usable light ends | 17:52 |
| Nautical dusk | sun 12° below, sea horizon gone | 18:26 |
| Astronomical dusk | sun 18° below, full night | 18:58 |
Dusk in Wellington, stage by stage
Dusk in Wellington 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 Wellington'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 Wellington's coordinates and shown in its local time zone.
Frequently asked questions about dusk in Wellington
What time is last light in Wellington today?
Last light (civil dusk) in Wellington fades at 17:52 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, about 30 minutes after sunset at 17:22. All times are in Wellington's local time zone.
What is the difference between dusk and sunset in Wellington?
Sunset is the instant the sun disappears below the horizon in Wellington; dusk is the fading twilight that follows. Last light (civil dusk) ends the usable light after sunset.
When does it get fully dark in Wellington?
Wellington reaches full darkness at astronomical dusk, 18:58 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon.
Every time on this page is computed from Wellington's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.