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Soweto Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | South Africa
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Soweto, South Africa, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Soweto, South Africa, sunrise is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:06 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). The day lasts 12h 09m, solar noon is at 12:02 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:28 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 5:36 PM
Today’s solar times in Soweto
Dawn
5:34 AM
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:28 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:35 PM
Sunset
6:06 PM
Dusk
6:29 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 09m
Solar noon
12:02 PM
Coordinates
-26.2678, 27.8585
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -26.2678, longitude 27.8585, and the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Soweto over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 09m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 10m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 20m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 54m |
What these times mean
Soweto 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 Soweto throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:30 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 36m |
| February | 5:54 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 59m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 29m |
| May | 6:41 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 51m |
| June | 6:55 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 30m |
| July | 6:56 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 38m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 11m |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:35 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 41m |
| November | 5:12 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 24m |
| December | 5:11 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 46m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:09 AM
November 25
Latest sunset
7:07 PM
January 9
Longest day
13h 47m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 29m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Soweto 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 Soweto today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Soweto, South Africa is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:06 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
How long is the day in Soweto today?
Today in Soweto, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 09m.
When is golden hour in Soweto?
Morning golden hour in Soweto ends at 6:28 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
What time is solar noon in Soweto?
Solar noon in Soweto is at 12:02 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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