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Pietermaritzburg Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | South Africa
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 25, 2026 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, sunrise is at 6:54 AM and sunset is at 5:09 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). The day lasts 10h 15m, solar noon is at 12:02 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:30 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:33 PM.
Local date
June 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Updated hourly
Africa/Johannesburg
Today’s solar times in Pietermaritzburg
Dawn
6:28 AM
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:30 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:33 PM
Sunset
5:09 PM
Dusk
5:35 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 15m
Solar noon
12:02 PM
Coordinates
-29.6168, 30.3928
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -29.6168, longitude 30.3928, and the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Pietermaritzburg over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 25, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 15m |
| TomorrowJun 26, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 15m |
| +1 weekJul 2, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 17m |
| +1 monthJul 25, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 34m |
What these times mean
Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:13 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 50m |
| February | 5:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 07m |
| March | 5:59 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 18m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 23m |
| May | 6:36 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 39m |
| June | 6:52 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 15m |
| July | 6:53 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 25m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 02m |
| September | 5:58 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 53m |
| October | 5:22 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 46m |
| November | 4:56 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 36m |
| December | 4:53 AM | 6:55 PM | 14h 02m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:52 AM
November 26
Latest sunset
7:04 PM
January 6
Longest day
14h 03m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 14m
June 21
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pietermaritzburg today?
On June 25, 2026, sunrise in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is at 6:54 AM and sunset is at 5:09 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
How long is the day in Pietermaritzburg today?
Today in Pietermaritzburg, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 15m.
When is golden hour in Pietermaritzburg?
Morning golden hour in Pietermaritzburg ends at 7:30 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:33 PM.
What time is solar noon in Pietermaritzburg?
Solar noon in Pietermaritzburg is at 12:02 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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