Golden hour in Wellington today
In Wellington today (Friday, 2 October 2026), the morning golden hour runs from 06:54 to 07:30, and the evening golden hour from 18:50 to 19:27, all in Wellington local time.
Golden hour and blue hour times for Wellington, New Zealand, in local time. For any other date, use the golden hour calculator.
| Window | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hourcool blue light before sunrise | 06:26 | 06:54 | 28 min |
| Morning golden hourwarm light just after sunrise | 06:54 | 07:30 | 36 min |
| Evening golden hourwarm light just before sunset | 18:50 | 19:27 | 36 min |
| Evening blue hourcool blue light after sunset | 19:27 | 19:55 | 28 min |
Golden hour in Wellington
Golden hour is the stretch just after sunrise and again just before sunset when the sun sits low and its light turns warm and soft. Its length depends on latitude and the time of year, so it is worth checking the exact window for Wellington rather than assuming a flat sixty minutes. In Wellington the evening golden hour is longest around the December solstice, at roughly 44 minutes, and shortest around the June solstice, at about 42 minutes. The higher the sun climbs at noon, the more steeply it drops at the end of the day, so places nearer the equator get shorter golden hours than high-latitude cities in summer.
Frequently asked questions about golden hour in Wellington
What time is golden hour in Wellington today?
On Friday, 2 October 2026, the evening golden hour in Wellington runs from 18:50 to 19:27, and the morning golden hour from 06:54 to 07:30, in local time.
How long is golden hour in Wellington?
Today the evening golden hour in Wellington lasts about 36 minutes. Across the year it ranges from roughly 42 minutes to 44 minutes, shorter near midsummer's high sun and longer when the sun sets at a shallow angle.
When is blue hour in Wellington?
The evening blue hour in Wellington follows sunset, from 19:27 to 19:55 today, when the sky glows a deep even blue. The morning blue hour comes just before sunrise.
Does golden hour change through the year in Wellington?
Yes. As the sun's path shifts with the seasons, both the timing and the length of golden hour move. In Wellington the window is longest around the December solstice and shortest around the June solstice, which is why photographers check the exact times for the day they are shooting.
Every time on this page is computed from Wellington's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.