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Sunrise in Auckland

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Sunrise
7:32 AM
Direction
East-Northeast(61°)
Sunset
5:12 PM

Face east-northeast to see today's sunrise in Auckland.

Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.

The sun rises in the east, but its exact position changes throughout the year. In Auckland, this page shows the exact direction so you know where to look.

In Auckland, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.

Best places to see sunrise in Auckland

  • Mount Eden (Maungawhau) summit
    Map

    Highest natural point in central Auckland with an eastern panorama

  • Mission Bay beach
    Map

    East-facing harbour beach with an open sunrise view

  • North Head (Maungauika)
    Map

    Public headland at the harbour mouth facing east to the Hauraki Gulf

Tips

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes early
  • Face the direction shown on the map
  • Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
  • Choose open ground or elevation
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