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Gqeberha, South Africa: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Gqeberha, South Africa. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Gqeberha, South Africa, sunrise is at 5:12 AM and sunset is at 6:52 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). The day lasts 13h 41m, solar noon is at 12:02 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:46 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 12:50 PM
Today’s solar times in Gqeberha
Dawn
4:45 AM
Sunrise
5:12 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:46 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:18 PM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Dusk
7:19 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 41m
Solar noon
12:02 PM
Coordinates
-33.9611, 25.6149
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -33.9611, longitude 25.6149, and the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Gqeberha over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 41m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 5:11 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 42m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 52m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 5:00 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 20m |
What these times mean
Gqeberha 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 Gqeberha throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:23 AM | 7:32 PM | 14h 10m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 18m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 15m |
| May | 7:03 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 23m |
| June | 7:22 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 54m |
| July | 7:21 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 05m |
| August | 6:58 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 50m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 5:37 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 54m |
| November | 5:07 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 52m |
| December | 5:02 AM | 7:25 PM | 14h 24m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:00 AM
December 2
Latest sunset
7:33 PM
January 1
Longest day
14h 25m
December 22
Shortest day
9h 53m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Gqeberha with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2030 | 8:51 AM | 104.7% |
| May 9, 2032 | 3:26 PM | 99.6% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 12:21 PM | 105.3% |
| Dec 5, 2048 | 5:35 PM | 104.4% |
| Mar 20, 2053 | 9:08 AM | 99.2% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gqeberha today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Gqeberha, South Africa is at 5:12 AM and sunset is at 6:52 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
How long is the day in Gqeberha today?
Today in Gqeberha, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 41m.
When is golden hour in Gqeberha?
Morning golden hour in Gqeberha ends at 5:46 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
What time is solar noon in Gqeberha?
Solar noon in Gqeberha is at 12:02 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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