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Sunrise & Sunset in Port Moresby

Papua New Guinea · -9.44°N, 147.18°E · Today, May 3, 2026

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Sunrise
06:15 AM
Solar Noon
12:08 PM
Sunset
06:01 PM
Daylight
11h 46m

Tomorrow's Sunrise & Sunset in Port Moresby

Sunrise
06:15 AM
Sunset
06:00 PM
Daylight
11h 45m

Detailed Solar Information

Civil Twilight Start
05:53 AM
Civil Twilight End
06:22 PM
Golden Hour (morning)
Sunrise – 06:44 AM
Golden Hour (evening)
05:32 PM – Sunset
Latitude
-9.4438°
Longitude
147.1803°

Next 30 Days

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
May 3(today)06:15 AM06:01 PM11h 46m
May 406:15 AM06:00 PM11h 45m
May 506:15 AM06:00 PM11h 45m
May 606:15 AM06:00 PM11h 44m
May 706:15 AM05:59 PM11h 44m
May 806:15 AM05:59 PM11h 44m
May 906:16 AM05:59 PM11h 43m
May 1006:16 AM05:59 PM11h 43m
May 1106:16 AM05:58 PM11h 43m
May 1206:16 AM05:58 PM11h 42m
May 1306:16 AM05:58 PM11h 42m
May 1406:16 AM05:58 PM11h 41m
May 1506:17 AM05:58 PM11h 41m
May 1606:17 AM05:58 PM11h 41m
May 1706:17 AM05:57 PM11h 40m
May 1806:17 AM05:57 PM11h 40m
May 1906:17 AM05:57 PM11h 40m
May 2006:18 AM05:57 PM11h 40m
May 2106:18 AM05:57 PM11h 39m
May 2206:18 AM05:57 PM11h 39m
May 2306:18 AM05:57 PM11h 39m
May 2406:18 AM05:57 PM11h 38m
May 2506:19 AM05:57 PM11h 38m
May 2606:19 AM05:57 PM11h 38m
May 2706:19 AM05:57 PM11h 38m
May 2806:19 AM05:57 PM11h 37m
May 2906:20 AM05:57 PM11h 37m
May 3006:20 AM05:57 PM11h 37m
May 3106:20 AM05:57 PM11h 37m
Jun 106:20 AM05:57 PM11h 36m

🌅 Golden Hour Guide for Port Moresby

Morning Golden Hour

Begins at sunrise (06:15 AM) and lasts approximately 30–60 minutes. Warm, directional light from a low angle — ideal for portraits, cityscapes, and landscapes.

Evening Golden Hour

Begins approximately 60 minutes before sunset (06:01 PM). The last light of day turns golden and orange — often more dramatic than the morning.

Civil Twilight

The sky transitions between 05:53 AM and 06:22 PM. Soft, diffuse blue light with no harsh shadows — favored by portrait photographers.

Photography Tips

Arrive 15 minutes early to set up. Shoot RAW for better exposure latitude. Use a tripod for longer exposures during twilight. Cloudy days can soften and extend golden hour light.

Understanding Daylight in Port Moresby

Port Moresby is located at 9.44°S latitude, which determines its seasonal daylight variation. Near the equator, Port Moresby experiences relatively stable day lengths year-round — rarely more than 30 minutes of variation between the shortest and longest day. Sunrise and sunset shift gradually, and there are no extreme summer or winter daylight swings.

Solar noon in Port Moresby today is at 12:08 PM — the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. This is not necessarily 12:00 PM on the clock; timezone conventions and longitude within a timezone zone can shift solar noon significantly from clock noon. The difference between clock noon and solar noon is called the equation of time, and it varies throughout the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise in Port Moresby today is at 06:15 AM local time. Sunset is at 06:01 PM.
Port Moresby has approximately 11h 46m of daylight today.
Solar noon in Port Moresby today is at 12:08 PM, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
Morning golden hour in Port Moresby is around sunrise (06:15 AM). Evening golden hour starts around 05:32 PM and ends at sunset (06:01 PM).
Port Moresby is located at -9.4438°N, 147.1803°E. These coordinates are used to calculate precise sunrise and sunset times.
Civil twilight in Port Moresby begins at 05:53 AM and ends at 06:22 PM. During this time the sun is less than 6° below the horizon, providing enough natural light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Port Moresby observes the Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone. This timezone is used to determine local time throughout the region and influences the timing of sunrise, sunset, and solar noon.
As a location 9.4° south, Port Moresby's sunrise and sunset times vary significantly throughout the year based on latitude. Near the equator, Port Moresby experiences relatively consistent day lengths year-round, with sunrise and sunset times changing gradually. This means less seasonal variation compared to higher latitudes.
Solar noon in Port Moresby occurs at 12:08 PM local time, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky directly south (or north in the Southern Hemisphere). This moment defines the middle of the daylight period.
In Port Moresby at latitude 9°, daylight hours vary dramatically between seasons. The difference between the longest day (near summer solstice) and shortest day (near winter solstice) can exceed 4 hours, driven by the tilt of Earth's axis.
Sunrise and sunset times for Port Moresby are calculated using astronomical algorithms that account for the precise latitude (-9.4438°) and longitude (147.1803°), the date, Earth's orbital position, and atmospheric refraction. These factors produce accurate times for solar events.
Today in Port Moresby: sunrise 06:15 AM, morning golden hour ends before solar noon, solar noon arrives around 12:08 PM, evening golden hour begins around 05:32 PM, civil twilight starts 05:53 AM, sunset 06:01 PM, civil twilight ends 06:22 PM. Each phase has distinct photographic and observational qualities.
Tomorrow in Port Moresby sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 06:00 PM, giving 11h 45m of daylight.
Tonight in Port Moresby, the moon is in the Full Moon phase with 96% illumination. For exact moonrise and moonset times, visit the dedicated moon page for Port Moresby.
It gets dark in Port Moresby at 06:22 PM, when civil twilight ends and the sun drops more than 6° below the horizon. After this point, artificial lighting is needed for most outdoor activities.
It starts getting light in Port Moresby at 05:53 AM, when morning civil twilight begins — before the official sunrise at 06:15 AM. During civil twilight there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Sunset in Port Moresby tomorrow is at 06:00 PM, giving 11h 45m of total daylight.
In Port Moresby today, morning golden hour runs from sunrise at 06:15 AM for about 30–60 minutes. Evening golden hour begins around 05:32 PM and lasts until sunset at 06:01 PM. Civil twilight at 05:53 AM in the morning and 06:22 PM in the evening also provides soft, diffused light ideal for landscape and portrait photography.

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