Christchurch Sunrise & Sunset
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Christchurch Astronomy Outlook
In Christchurch today, the sun makes its appearance at 04:57 and departs at 21:23, with 16 hours and 26 minutes of daylight in between.
Over the next two weeks, daylight in Christchurch follows the seasonal trend of a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. Moon phase and illumination change gradually through the month, affecting how bright the nights feel.
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14-Day Sunrise & Sunset
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour (AM) | Golden hour (PM) | Blue hour (AM) | Blue hour (PM) | Moonrise | Moonset | Moon Phase | Illumination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4 Jun | 04:57 | 21:23 | 04:31–05:51 | 20:28–21:49 | 04:12–04:31 | 21:49–22:08 | 00:25 | 08:02 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:56 AM | 09:23 PM | 04:30–05:50 | 20:29–21:50 | 04:11–04:30 | 21:50–22:09 | 12:55 AM | 09:39 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:56 AM | 09:24 PM | 04:29–05:50 | 20:30–21:51 | 04:10–04:29 | 21:51–22:10 | 01:11 AM | 10:51 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:25 PM | 04:28–05:50 | 20:31–21:52 | 04:09–04:28 | 21:52–22:11 | 01:23 AM | 12:03 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:26 PM | 04:28–05:49 | 20:32–21:53 | 04:09–04:28 | 21:53–22:12 | 01:34 AM | 01:14 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:27 PM | 04:27–05:49 | 20:32–21:54 | 04:08–04:27 | 21:54–22:13 | 01:45 AM | 02:28 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:28 PM | 04:27–05:48 | 20:33–21:55 | 04:07–04:27 | 21:55–22:14 | 01:56 AM | 03:44 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:28 PM | 04:26–05:48 | 20:34–21:56 | 04:07–04:26 | 21:56–22:15 | 02:08 AM | 05:05 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:29 PM | 04:26–05:48 | 20:34–21:57 | 04:07–04:26 | 21:57–22:16 | 02:24 AM | 06:30 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:30 PM | 04:25–05:48 | 20:35–21:57 | 04:06–04:25 | 21:57–22:17 | 02:47 AM | 07:58 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:30 PM | 04:25–05:48 | 20:36–21:58 | 04:06–04:25 | 21:58–22:17 | 03:19 AM | 09:21 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:31 PM | 04:25–05:47 | 20:36–21:59 | 04:06–04:25 | 21:59–22:18 | 04:09 AM | 10:29 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:31 PM | 04:25–05:47 | 20:37–21:59 | 04:05–04:25 | 21:59–22:19 | 05:19 AM | 11:18 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:32 PM | 04:25–05:47 | 20:37–22:00 | 04:05–04:25 | 22:00–22:19 | 06:46 AM | 11:50 PM | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
Forecast context and reference links
Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.
- England Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
- UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
- England for location browsing and regional navigation.
How to interpret confidence
For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.
Background guides
- UK Weather Patterns
- UK Seasonal Weather
- UK Weather Hazards
- UK Weather Safety
- UK Jet Stream
- UK Microclimates
Glossary support
Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Solar Radiation, Cloud, Visibility, Mist, and Fog.
FAQ
What time are sunrise and sunset in Christchurch today?
Christchurch sees sunrise at 04:57 today, with sunset at 21:23. Daylight changes gradually through the year as the sun’s path shifts with the seasons.
How many hours of daylight are there in Christchurch today?
Use the Day Length figure in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Christchurch. It updates daily and is the clearest way to track how daylight is changing through the season.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Christchurch?
Sunrise and sunset shift through the year because Earth’s axis is tilted, changing the sun’s daily path across the sky from season to season.
Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Christchurch?
Yes — the UK’s switch between GMT and BST shifts the clock by an hour, while sunrise and sunset continue to drift only slowly in solar terms.
What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Christchurch?
Solar noon marks the sun’s highest point in the sky locally. It doesn’t usually match 12:00 because civil time is tied to time zones and can be offset by BST.