May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Apia, Samoa 🇼🇸
Sun Phase: Astronomical Twilight
Sunrise Today: 06:28 ↑ 83.4° E
Sunset Today: 18:22 ↑ 276.4° W
Day Length: 11h 53m
Sun Direction: E
Sun Altitude: -14.64°
Sun Distance: 150.824 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Apia?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Apia
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:35
↑
75° ENE
|
18:12
↑
285° WNW
|
11h 36m | -0m 37s | 05:23 | 19:25 | 05:48 | 19:00 | 06:13 | 18:34 | 12:24 | 150.72 |
| 2 |
06:36
↑
74° ENE
|
18:11
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 35m | -0m 37s | 05:23 | 19:24 | 05:48 | 18:59 | 06:13 | 18:34 | 12:24 | 150.76 |
| 3 |
06:36
↑
74° ENE
|
18:11
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 35m | -0m 37s | 05:23 | 19:24 | 05:48 | 18:59 | 06:13 | 18:33 | 12:24 | 150.79 |
| 4 |
06:36
↑
74° ENE
|
18:11
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 34m | -0m 36s | 05:23 | 19:24 | 05:48 | 18:59 | 06:14 | 18:33 | 12:23 | 150.83 |
| 5 |
06:36
↑
74° ENE
|
18:10
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 33m | -0m 36s | 05:23 | 19:24 | 05:48 | 18:58 | 06:14 | 18:33 | 12:23 | 150.87 |
| 6 |
06:37
↑
73° ENE
|
18:10
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 33m | -0m 35s | 05:23 | 19:23 | 05:48 | 18:58 | 06:14 | 18:32 | 12:23 | 150.91 |
| 7 |
06:37
↑
73° ENE
|
18:09
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 32m | -0m 35s | 05:23 | 19:23 | 05:49 | 18:58 | 06:14 | 18:32 | 12:23 | 150.94 |
| 8 |
06:37
↑
73° ENE
|
18:09
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 32m | -0m 34s | 05:23 | 19:23 | 05:49 | 18:57 | 06:14 | 18:32 | 12:23 | 150.98 |
| 9 |
06:37
↑
72° ENE
|
18:09
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 31m | -0m 34s | 05:23 | 19:23 | 05:49 | 18:57 | 06:15 | 18:31 | 12:23 | 151.01 |
| 10 |
06:37
↑
72° ENE
|
18:08
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 31m | -0m 33s | 05:24 | 19:22 | 05:49 | 18:57 | 06:15 | 18:31 | 12:23 | 151.05 |
| 11 |
06:38
↑
72° ENE
|
18:08
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 30m | -0m 33s | 05:24 | 19:22 | 05:49 | 18:57 | 06:15 | 18:31 | 12:23 | 151.09 |
| 12 |
06:38
↑
72° ENE
|
18:08
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 29m | -0m 32s | 05:24 | 19:22 | 05:49 | 18:56 | 06:15 | 18:31 | 12:23 | 151.12 |
| 13 |
06:38
↑
71° ENE
|
18:08
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 29m | -0m 32s | 05:24 | 19:22 | 05:50 | 18:56 | 06:15 | 18:30 | 12:23 | 151.15 |
| 14 |
06:38
↑
71° ENE
|
18:07
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 28m | -0m 31s | 05:24 | 19:22 | 05:50 | 18:56 | 06:16 | 18:30 | 12:23 | 151.19 |
| 15 |
06:39
↑
71° ENE
|
18:07
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 28m | -0m 30s | 05:24 | 19:21 | 05:50 | 18:56 | 06:16 | 18:30 | 12:23 | 151.22 |
| 16 |
06:39
↑
71° ENE
|
18:07
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 27m | -0m 30s | 05:25 | 19:21 | 05:50 | 18:56 | 06:16 | 18:30 | 12:23 | 151.25 |
| 17 |
06:39
↑
70° ENE
|
18:07
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 27m | -0m 29s | 05:25 | 19:21 | 05:50 | 18:55 | 06:16 | 18:30 | 12:23 | 151.28 |
| 18 |
06:40
↑
70° ENE
|
18:06
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 26m | -0m 29s | 05:25 | 19:21 | 05:51 | 18:55 | 06:17 | 18:29 | 12:23 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
06:40
↑
70° ENE
|
18:06
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 26m | -0m 28s | 05:25 | 19:21 | 05:51 | 18:55 | 06:17 | 18:29 | 12:23 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
06:40
↑
70° ENE
|
18:06
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 25m | -0m 27s | 05:25 | 19:21 | 05:51 | 18:55 | 06:17 | 18:29 | 12:23 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
06:40
↑
70° ENE
|
18:06
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 25m | -0m 27s | 05:25 | 19:21 | 05:51 | 18:55 | 06:17 | 18:29 | 12:23 | 151.40 |
| 22 |
06:41
↑
69° ENE
|
18:06
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 25m | -0m 26s | 05:26 | 19:21 | 05:52 | 18:55 | 06:18 | 18:29 | 12:23 | 151.43 |
| 23 |
06:41
↑
69° ENE
|
18:06
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 24m | -0m 25s | 05:26 | 19:21 | 05:52 | 18:55 | 06:18 | 18:29 | 12:23 | 151.46 |
| 24 |
06:41
↑
69° ENE
|
18:05
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 24m | -0m 24s | 05:26 | 19:21 | 05:52 | 18:55 | 06:18 | 18:29 | 12:23 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
06:42
↑
69° ENE
|
18:05
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 23m | -0m 24s | 05:26 | 19:21 | 05:52 | 18:55 | 06:18 | 18:29 | 12:23 | 151.51 |
| 26 |
06:42
↑
68° ENE
|
18:05
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 23m | -0m 23s | 05:26 | 19:21 | 05:53 | 18:55 | 06:19 | 18:28 | 12:24 | 151.54 |
| 27 |
06:42
↑
68° ENE
|
18:05
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 23m | -0m 22s | 05:27 | 19:21 | 05:53 | 18:55 | 06:19 | 18:28 | 12:24 | 151.56 |
| 28 |
06:42
↑
68° ENE
|
18:05
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 22m | -0m 21s | 05:27 | 19:21 | 05:53 | 18:55 | 06:19 | 18:28 | 12:24 | 151.59 |
| 29 |
06:43
↑
68° ENE
|
18:05
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 22m | -0m 21s | 05:27 | 19:21 | 05:53 | 18:55 | 06:19 | 18:28 | 12:24 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
06:43
↑
68° ENE
|
18:05
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 21m | -0m 20s | 05:27 | 19:21 | 05:53 | 18:55 | 06:20 | 18:28 | 12:24 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
06:43
↑
68° ENE
|
18:05
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 21m | -0m 19s | 05:28 | 19:21 | 05:54 | 18:55 | 06:20 | 18:28 | 12:24 | 151.66 |
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All times are in local time for Apia. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Apia, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 01 and the latest sunset of May is on May 01.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Apia?
Days in Apia are currently getting longer by about 44s each day, roughly 5 minutes more daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Apia Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 06:07-06:15 | 18:36-18:44 |
| Golden hour | 06:15-06:56 | 17:54-18:36 |
Apia's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | December 21, 2026 | -12h 56m |
| Shortest day | June 22, 2026 | -13h 17m |
| Earliest sunrise | November 19, 2026 | 05:48 |
| Latest sunset | January 18, 2027 | 19:02 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Apia
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Apia also fixes the Qibla: face 289deg (WNW) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 16,570 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Apia on a live compass.
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
Apia sees its golden hour today around 06:15-06:56 and 17:54-18:36, framed by the blue hour at 06:07-06:15 and 18:36-18:44. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Apia
What time is sunrise in Apia today?
The sun rises over Apia today at 06:28 local time.
What time is sunset in Apia today?
The sun sets over Apia today at 18:22 local time.
What time is solar noon in Apia today?
Solar noon in Apia — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:25 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Apia?
In Apia today: civil twilight begins at 06:07 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:44 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Apia?
Nautical twilight in Apia today runs from 05:42 in the morning to 19:08 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Apia for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Apia ends at 19:33 in the evening and resumes at 05:17 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Apia?
Today in Apia, the sun rises at an azimuth of 83° and sets at 276° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
