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Pretoria, South Africa: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Pretoria, South Africa. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa, sunrise is at 5:34 AM and sunset is at 6:14 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). The day lasts 12h 40m, solar noon is at 11:54 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:04 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:43 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 9:10 PM
Today’s solar times in Pretoria
Dawn
5:10 AM
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:04 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:43 PM
Sunset
6:14 PM
Dusk
6:37 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 40m
Solar noon
11:54 AM
Coordinates
-25.7449, 28.1878
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -25.7449, longitude 28.1878, and the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Pretoria over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 5:34 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 40m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 5:33 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 42m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 50m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 21m |
What these times mean
Pretoria 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 Pretoria throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:30 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 34m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 58m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 30m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 52m |
| June | 6:52 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 32m |
| July | 6:54 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 40m |
| August | 6:37 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 12m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:34 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 40m |
| November | 5:12 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 22m |
| December | 5:11 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 44m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:09 AM
November 23
Latest sunset
7:04 PM
January 5
Longest day
13h 45m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 32m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Pretoria 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% |
| Oct 24, 2060 | 11:24 AM | 92.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pretoria today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Pretoria, South Africa is at 5:34 AM and sunset is at 6:14 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
How long is the day in Pretoria today?
Today in Pretoria, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 40m.
When is golden hour in Pretoria?
Morning golden hour in Pretoria ends at 6:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:43 PM.
What time is solar noon in Pretoria?
Solar noon in Pretoria is at 11:54 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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