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Bloemfontein Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | South Africa
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Bloemfontein, South Africa, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, sunrise is at 7:10 AM and sunset is at 5:27 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). The day lasts 10h 17m, solar noon is at 12:19 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:46 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:52 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Updated hourly
Africa/Johannesburg
Today’s solar times in Bloemfontein
Dawn
6:44 AM
Sunrise
7:10 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:46 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:52 PM
Sunset
5:27 PM
Dusk
5:53 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 17m
Solar noon
12:19 PM
Coordinates
-29.1211, 26.2140
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -29.1211, longitude 26.2140, and the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Bloemfontein over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 17m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 17m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 19m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 37m |
What these times mean
Bloemfontein changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Bloemfontein throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:31 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 48m |
| February | 5:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 06m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 18m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 24m |
| May | 6:52 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 41m |
| June | 7:08 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 17m |
| July | 7:08 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 27m |
| August | 6:49 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 03m |
| September | 6:15 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:39 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 46m |
| November | 5:14 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 34m |
| December | 5:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 59m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:09 AM
December 1
Latest sunset
7:19 PM
January 3
Longest day
14h 00m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 17m
June 21
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bloemfontein today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Bloemfontein, South Africa is at 7:10 AM and sunset is at 5:27 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
How long is the day in Bloemfontein today?
Today in Bloemfontein, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 17m.
When is golden hour in Bloemfontein?
Morning golden hour in Bloemfontein ends at 7:46 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:52 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bloemfontein?
Solar noon in Bloemfontein is at 12:19 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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