Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island, American Samoa. There are 12h 36m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:53 AM to sunset at 6:29 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island.
Daylight by month in Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6:11 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 51m | |
| Feb | 6:25 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 32m | |
| Mar | 6:31 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 11m | |
| Apr | 6:33 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 47m | |
| May | 6:39 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 29m | |
| JunShortest | 6:48 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 19m | |
| Jul | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 23m | |
| Aug | 6:42 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 39m | |
| Sep | 6:22 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 01m | |
| Oct | 6:01 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 24m | |
| Nov | 5:49 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 45m | |
| DecLongest | 5:54 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 56m |
Longest day around December 21 (12h 57m), shortest around June 21 (11h 19m). That is a swing of 1h 38m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island runs from about 11h 19m at the shortest day to 12h 57m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 6:29 PM at Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island, American Samoa. First light (dawn) is around 5:31 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:51 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 12h 36m of daylight at Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island. The days are getting longer by about 1 minute a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island?+
The longest day at Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island is around December 21 with 12h 57m of daylight, and the shortest is around June 21 with 11h 19m. That is a swing of 1h 38m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:11 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Apia (Observatory), Upolu Island's exact coordinates (-13.808°, -171.767°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
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