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Johannesburg, South Africa: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Johannesburg, South Africa. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 9, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, sunrise is at 5:14 AM and sunset is at 6:31 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). The day lasts 13h 16m, solar noon is at 11:52 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:46 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:59 PM.
Local date
November 9, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Nov 9, 2026, 3:21 PM
Today’s solar times in Johannesburg
Dawn
4:50 AM
Sunrise
5:14 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:46 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:59 PM
Sunset
6:31 PM
Dusk
6:55 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 16m
Solar noon
11:52 AM
Coordinates
-26.2023, 28.0436
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -26.2023, longitude 28.0436, and the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Johannesburg over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 9, 2026 | 5:14 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 16m |
| TomorrowNov 10, 2026 | 5:14 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 17m |
| +1 weekNov 16, 2026 | 5:11 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 25m |
| +1 monthDec 9, 2026 | 5:09 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 44m |
What these times mean
Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:30 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 36m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 59m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 29m |
| May | 6:40 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 51m |
| June | 6:54 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 30m |
| July | 6:55 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 38m |
| August | 6:38 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 11m |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:34 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 41m |
| November | 5:12 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 23m |
| December | 5:11 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 46m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:08 AM
November 28
Latest sunset
7:06 PM
January 8
Longest day
13h 47m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 30m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Johannesburg 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% |
| Jul 24, 2055 | 11:57 AM | 103.6% |
| Jan 5, 2057 | 11:47 AM | 102.9% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg today?
On November 9, 2026, sunrise in Johannesburg, South Africa is at 5:14 AM and sunset is at 6:31 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
How long is the day in Johannesburg today?
Today in Johannesburg, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 16m.
When is golden hour in Johannesburg?
Morning golden hour in Johannesburg ends at 5:46 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:59 PM.
What time is solar noon in Johannesburg?
Solar noon in Johannesburg is at 11:52 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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