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Bloemfontein, South Africa: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Bloemfontein, South Africa. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, sunrise is at 5:18 AM and sunset is at 6:42 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). The day lasts 13h 24m, solar noon is at 12:00 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:50 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:09 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 4:16 PM
Today’s solar times in Bloemfontein
Dawn
4:52 AM
Sunrise
5:18 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:50 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:09 PM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Dusk
7:07 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 24m
Solar noon
12:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 24m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 5:17 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 26m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 5:14 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 34m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 5:10 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 56m |
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
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Bloemfontein with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2030 | 8:51 AM | 104.7% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 12:21 PM | 105.3% |
| Dec 5, 2048 | 5:35 PM | 104.4% |
| Mar 20, 2053 | 9:08 AM | 99.2% |
| Jul 24, 2055 | 11:57 AM | 103.6% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bloemfontein today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Bloemfontein, South Africa is at 5:18 AM and sunset is at 6:42 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
How long is the day in Bloemfontein today?
Today in Bloemfontein, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 24m.
When is golden hour in Bloemfontein?
Morning golden hour in Bloemfontein ends at 5:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:09 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bloemfontein?
Solar noon in Bloemfontein is at 12:00 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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