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Durban Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | South Africa
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Durban, South Africa, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 9, 2026 in Durban, South Africa, sunrise is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 5:46 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). The day lasts 11h 43m, solar noon is at 11:54 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:35 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:14 PM.
Local date
September 9, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 9, 2026, 11:55 AM
Today’s solar times in Durban
Dawn
5:39 AM
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:35 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:14 PM
Sunset
5:46 PM
Dusk
6:10 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 43m
Solar noon
11:54 AM
Coordinates
-29.8579, 31.0292
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -29.8579, longitude 31.0292, and the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Durban over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 9, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 43m |
| TomorrowSep 10, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 45m |
| +1 weekSep 16, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 55m |
| +1 monthOct 9, 2026 | 5:26 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 36m |
What these times mean
Durban 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 Durban throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:10 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 51m |
| February | 5:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 08m |
| March | 5:57 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 18m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 23m |
| May | 6:34 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 38m |
| June | 6:50 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 14m |
| July | 6:51 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 24m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 02m |
| September | 5:55 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 53m |
| October | 5:19 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 47m |
| November | 4:53 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 36m |
| December | 4:50 AM | 6:53 PM | 14h 03m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:48 AM
December 2
Latest sunset
7:02 PM
January 6
Longest day
14h 04m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 13m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Durban 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% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Durban today?
On September 9, 2026, sunrise in Durban, South Africa is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 5:46 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
How long is the day in Durban today?
Today in Durban, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 43m.
When is golden hour in Durban?
Morning golden hour in Durban ends at 6:35 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:14 PM.
What time is solar noon in Durban?
Solar noon in Durban is at 11:54 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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