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Soshanguve, South Africa: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Soshanguve, South Africa. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Soshanguve, South Africa, sunrise is at 5:16 AM and sunset is at 6:28 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). The day lasts 13h 13m, solar noon is at 11:52 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:47 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:57 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 6:08 PM
Today’s solar times in Soshanguve
Dawn
4:51 AM
Sunrise
5:16 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:47 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:57 PM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Dusk
6:53 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 13m
Solar noon
11:52 AM
Coordinates
-25.4729, 28.0992
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -25.4729, longitude 28.0992, and the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Soshanguve over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 6:28 PM | 13h 13m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 5:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 14m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 5:13 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 21m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 5:10 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 40m |
What these times mean
Soshanguve 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 Soshanguve throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:31 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 33m |
| February | 5:54 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 57m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 30m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 53m |
| June | 6:52 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 33m |
| July | 6:53 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 41m |
| August | 6:37 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 13m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:34 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 40m |
| November | 5:13 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 21m |
| December | 5:12 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 43m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:10 AM
November 23
Latest sunset
7:04 PM
January 6
Longest day
13h 44m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 33m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Soshanguve 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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Soshanguve today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Soshanguve, South Africa is at 5:16 AM and sunset is at 6:28 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
How long is the day in Soshanguve today?
Today in Soshanguve, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 13m.
When is golden hour in Soshanguve?
Morning golden hour in Soshanguve ends at 5:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:57 PM.
What time is solar noon in Soshanguve?
Solar noon in Soshanguve is at 11:52 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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