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Sunset in Auckland

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Sunset
5:42 PM
Direction
West-Northwest(286°)
Sunrise
6:57 AM

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

In Auckland, sunset shifts between northwest in summer and southwest in winter.

Best sunset spots in Auckland

  • Mount Eden (Maungawhau) summit
    Map

    Same 360° summit — the western side faces the Waitākere Ranges at sunset

  • Bayswater Wharf
    Map

    North-shore wharf with the sun setting behind the city skyline

  • Piha Beach
    Map

    Wild west-coast black-sand beach with the sun setting over the Tasman Sea

Tips

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes before sunset
  • Face the direction shown on the map
  • Check cloud cover near the western horizon
  • A clear horizon and a city skyline often produce the best photos
View sunrise in Auckland →

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