Sunrise Times in French Polynesia Today 🇵🇫
Sunrise Times & Overview for Saturday, Jun 13, 2026
Solar patterns across French Polynesia on Saturday are influenced by the Earth's axial tilt and the country's -17.54° latitude. Across the country, the arrival of light is staggered by 1 minutes today; dawn begins first in Papeete (06:25), eventually reaching Faaa at 06:26. In Papeete, the sunrise is timed for 06:25.
Switch to Sunset »The sun rises over Papeete at 06:25 today in the ENE, and does not set until 17:30, giving the city 11h 05m of daylight before slipping below the WNW horizon. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 11:58, from Papeete's vantage point 42 m above sea level. Across French Polynesia, the day breaks first in Mahina (06:25) and last in Punaauia (06:26).
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2026 Solar Path Analysis for Papeete
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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 |
06:22
↑
67° ENE
|
17:30
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 08m | -0m 23s | 05:04 | 18:47 | 05:31 | 18:20 | 05:58 | 17:54 | 11:56 | 151.69 |
| 2 |
06:22
↑
67° ENE
|
17:30
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 07m | -0m 22s | 05:05 | 18:47 | 05:31 | 18:20 | 05:58 | 17:54 | 11:56 | 151.71 |
| 3 |
06:22
↑
67° ENE
|
17:30
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 07m | -0m 21s | 05:05 | 18:47 | 05:32 | 18:20 | 05:58 | 17:54 | 11:56 | 151.73 |
| 4 |
06:23
↑
67° ENE
|
17:30
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 07m | -0m 20s | 05:05 | 18:47 | 05:32 | 18:20 | 05:59 | 17:54 | 11:56 | 151.75 |
| 5 |
06:23
↑
66° ENE
|
17:30
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 06m | -0m 18s | 05:06 | 18:47 | 05:32 | 18:21 | 05:59 | 17:54 | 11:56 | 151.78 |
| 6 |
06:23
↑
66° ENE
|
17:30
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 06m | -0m 17s | 05:06 | 18:47 | 05:32 | 18:21 | 05:59 | 17:54 | 11:56 | 151.80 |
| 7 |
06:24
↑
66° ENE
|
17:30
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 06m | -0m 16s | 05:06 | 18:47 | 05:33 | 18:21 | 06:00 | 17:54 | 11:57 | 151.82 |
| 8 |
06:24
↑
66° ENE
|
17:30
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 05m | -0m 15s | 05:06 | 18:47 | 05:33 | 18:21 | 06:00 | 17:54 | 11:57 | 151.84 |
| 9 |
06:24
↑
66° ENE
|
17:30
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 05m | -0m 14s | 05:07 | 18:48 | 05:33 | 18:21 | 06:00 | 17:54 | 11:57 | 151.86 |
| 10 |
06:25
↑
66° ENE
|
17:30
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 05m | -0m 13s | 05:07 | 18:48 | 05:34 | 18:21 | 06:01 | 17:54 | 11:57 | 151.88 |
| 11 |
06:25
↑
66° ENE
|
17:30
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 05m | -0m 11s | 05:07 | 18:48 | 05:34 | 18:21 | 06:01 | 17:54 | 11:57 | 151.89 |
| 12 |
06:25
↑
66° ENE
|
17:30
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 05m | -0m 10s | 05:07 | 18:48 | 05:34 | 18:21 | 06:01 | 17:54 | 11:58 | 151.91 |
| 13 |
06:25
↑
66° ENE
|
17:30
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | -0m 09s | 05:08 | 18:48 | 05:34 | 18:21 | 06:01 | 17:54 | 11:58 | 151.93 |
| 14 |
06:26
↑
66° ENE
|
17:31
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | -0m 08s | 05:08 | 18:48 | 05:35 | 18:22 | 06:02 | 17:55 | 11:58 | 151.94 |
| 15 |
06:26
↑
66° ENE
|
17:31
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | -0m 07s | 05:08 | 18:49 | 05:35 | 18:22 | 06:02 | 17:55 | 11:58 | 151.96 |
| 16 |
06:26
↑
66° ENE
|
17:31
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | -0m 06s | 05:08 | 18:49 | 05:35 | 18:22 | 06:02 | 17:55 | 11:58 | 151.97 |
| 17 |
06:27
↑
66° ENE
|
17:31
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | -0m 04s | 05:09 | 18:49 | 05:35 | 18:22 | 06:02 | 17:55 | 11:59 | 151.98 |
| 18 |
06:27
↑
66° ENE
|
17:31
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | -0m 03s | 05:09 | 18:49 | 05:36 | 18:22 | 06:03 | 17:55 | 11:59 | 151.99 |
| 19 |
06:27
↑
66° ENE
|
17:31
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | -0m 02s | 05:09 | 18:49 | 05:36 | 18:23 | 06:03 | 17:56 | 11:59 | 152.00 |
| 20 |
06:27
↑
66° ENE
|
17:32
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | -0m 01s | 05:09 | 18:50 | 05:36 | 18:23 | 06:03 | 17:56 | 11:59 | 152.01 |
| 21 |
06:28
↑
66° ENE
|
17:32
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | +0m 00s | 05:10 | 18:50 | 05:36 | 18:23 | 06:03 | 17:56 | 11:59 | 152.02 |
| 22 |
06:28
↑
66° ENE
|
17:32
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | +0m 01s | 05:10 | 18:50 | 05:37 | 18:23 | 06:04 | 17:56 | 12:00 | 152.03 |
| 23 |
06:28
↑
66° ENE
|
17:32
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | +0m 02s | 05:10 | 18:50 | 05:37 | 18:23 | 06:04 | 17:56 | 12:00 | 152.04 |
| 24 |
06:28
↑
66° ENE
|
17:33
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | +0m 03s | 05:10 | 18:50 | 05:37 | 18:24 | 06:04 | 17:57 | 12:00 | 152.05 |
| 25 |
06:28
↑
66° ENE
|
17:33
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | +0m 04s | 05:10 | 18:51 | 05:37 | 18:24 | 06:04 | 17:57 | 12:00 | 152.05 |
| 26 |
06:28
↑
66° ENE
|
17:33
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | +0m 06s | 05:11 | 18:51 | 05:37 | 18:24 | 06:04 | 17:57 | 12:01 | 152.06 |
| 27 |
06:29
↑
66° ENE
|
17:33
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | +0m 07s | 05:11 | 18:51 | 05:38 | 18:24 | 06:05 | 17:57 | 12:01 | 152.06 |
| 28 |
06:29
↑
66° ENE
|
17:34
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 04m | +0m 08s | 05:11 | 18:51 | 05:38 | 18:25 | 06:05 | 17:58 | 12:01 | 152.07 |
| 29 |
06:29
↑
66° ENE
|
17:34
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 05m | +0m 09s | 05:11 | 18:52 | 05:38 | 18:25 | 06:05 | 17:58 | 12:01 | 152.07 |
| 30 |
06:29
↑
66° ENE
|
17:34
↑
294° WNW
|
11h 05m | +0m 10s | 05:11 | 18:52 | 05:38 | 18:25 | 06:05 | 17:58 | 12:01 | 152.08 |
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All times are local for Papeete. DST is not currently in effect. Calculations based on Gregorian calendar. Today is highlighted. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise in French Polynesia
When does the sun rise in French Polynesia today?
In French Polynesia, the sun rises at 06:25 local time today in the capital, Papeete. Sunrise times vary by a few minutes between cities depending on latitude and longitude.
What time is sunrise in Papeete, French Polynesia?
Sunrise in Papeete today is at 06:25 local time. Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia.
How much does sunrise vary across French Polynesia?
Today, the earliest sunrise in French Polynesia is in Papeete at 06:25, and the latest is in Punaauia at 06:26. The total spread is determined by how far east-west the country stretches.
What's the day length in French Polynesia today?
The capital of French Polynesia, Papeete, gets about 11h 4m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.
When is solar noon in Papeete, French Polynesia?
Solar noon in Papeete today is at 11:58. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.
When does civil twilight begin in Papeete?
Civil twilight in Papeete begins at 06:01 today. This is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and the sky is bright enough to see clearly without artificial light.
What's nautical twilight in Papeete today?
Nautical twilight in Papeete runs from 05:34 in the morning to 18:21 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.
How can I see sunrise times for other cities in French Polynesia?
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