Sunrise & Sunset Overview

About Sunrise & Sunset in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea spans approximately 6.3°S. Papua New Guinea's near-tropical location gives it consistent daylight throughout the year, typically 11 to 13 hours with minimal seasonal swing. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.

Golden Hour in Papua New Guinea

Golden hour photography across Papua New Guinea varies by location and season. In the southern hemisphere, Papua New Guinea sees golden hour windows of 45 to 90 minutes that are longest during the southern winter months (June to August). Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.

Seasonal Daylight in Papua New Guinea

The difference between the longest and shortest day in Papua New Guinea depends on latitude. Papua New Guinea's near-equatorial position means consistent daylight of 11 to 13 hours year-round, with minimal seasonal variation.

The best time of year to visit Papua New Guinea for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.