Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Johannesburg get today?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg currently gets approximately 10 hours and 45 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. At 26.2° latitude, Johannesburg sees moderate variation, with summer days noticeably longer than winter days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Johannesburg change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 26.2° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. The difference between earliest and latest sunrise can be over two hours. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Johannesburg vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 26.2°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. At mid-latitudes, you can expect sunset to vary by 2–3 hours across the seasons.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg at 26.2° latitude experiences moderate seasonal day length variation. Summer days are noticeably longer than winter days, with daylight typically ranging from about 8 to 16 hours depending on the time of year. The rate of change is fastest around the equinoxes (March and September), when day length changes by several minutes each day. Around the solstices, the rate of change slows as day length approaches its maximum or minimum. This makes spring and autumn the seasons with the most noticeable daily changes in sunrise and sunset times.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Johannesburg is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). At mid-latitudes, civil twilight typically lasts about 25–35 minutes. The exact duration for Johannesburg is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Johannesburg.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Johannesburg occurs around the summer solstice. For Johannesburg in the Southern Hemisphere, the longest day is around December 21–22. On this date, Johannesburg experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 26.2° latitude, the longest day is typically 14–16 hours of daylight. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time, so sunrise and sunset times change only due to natural seasonal variation throughout the year. The gradual shift in sunrise and sunset times follows a smooth curve driven by the Earth's axial tilt and orbital position. This makes it easier to predict sunrise and sunset patterns in Johannesburg compared to cities that observe DST, where clock changes create abrupt jumps in the schedule.

Astronomical Dawn	5:32:24 AM
Nautical Dawn	6:00:09 AM
Civil Dawn	6:28:17 AM
Sunrise	6:52:56 AM
Golden Hour End	7:26:17 AM
Solar Noon	12:15:24 PM
Golden Hour Start	5:04:31 PM
Sunset	5:37:52 PM
Civil Dusk	6:02:30 PM
Nautical Dusk	6:30:39 PM
Astronomical Dusk	6:58:23 PM
Day Length	10h 45m

Moonrise	12:29:17 PM
Moonset	—
Moon Phase	🌓 First Quarter
Illumination	69%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Jul 1, Wed	6:57 AM	5:28 PM	10h 31m	6:44 PM	8:05 AM	🌕
Jul 2, Thu	6:57 AM	5:28 PM	10h 32m	7:41 PM	8:45 AM	🌖
Jul 3, Fri	6:57 AM	5:29 PM	10h 32m	8:38 PM	9:20 AM	🌖
Jul 4, Sat	6:57 AM	5:29 PM	10h 32m	9:35 PM	9:54 AM	🌖
Jul 5, Sun	6:57 AM	5:29 PM	10h 33m	10:32 PM	10:25 AM	🌖
Jul 6, Mon	6:57 AM	5:30 PM	10h 33m	11:30 PM	10:57 AM	🌗
Jul 7, Tue	6:56 AM	5:30 PM	10h 34m	12:31 AM	11:30 AM	🌗
Jul 8, Wed	6:56 AM	5:30 PM	10h 34m	1:35 AM	12:06 PM	🌗
Jul 9, Thu	6:56 AM	5:31 PM	10h 35m	—	12:46 PM	🌘
Jul 10, Fri	6:56 AM	5:31 PM	10h 35m	2:42 AM	1:32 PM	🌘
Jul 11, Sat	6:56 AM	5:32 PM	10h 36m	3:51 AM	2:26 PM	🌘
Jul 12, Sun	6:56 AM	5:32 PM	10h 36m	4:59 AM	3:27 PM	🌘
Jul 13, Mon	6:56 AM	5:33 PM	10h 37m	6:03 AM	4:35 PM	🌑
Jul 14, Tue	6:55 AM	5:33 PM	10h 38m	7:01 AM	5:44 PM	🌑
Jul 15, Wed	6:55 AM	5:34 PM	10h 38m	7:51 AM	6:53 PM	🌑
Jul 16, Thu	6:55 AM	5:34 PM	10h 39m	8:34 AM	7:58 PM	🌒
Jul 17, Fri	6:55 AM	5:34 PM	10h 40m	9:10 AM	9:00 PM	🌒
Jul 18, Sat	6:54 AM	5:35 PM	10h 41m	9:44 AM	9:59 PM	🌒
Jul 19, Sun	6:54 AM	5:35 PM	10h 41m	10:16 AM	10:56 PM	🌒
Jul 20, Mon	6:54 AM	5:36 PM	10h 42m	10:47 AM	11:52 PM	🌓
Jul 21, Tue	6:53 AM	5:36 PM	10h 43m	11:18 AM	12:48 AM	🌓
Jul 22, Wed	6:53 AM	5:37 PM	10h 44m	11:52 AM	1:44 AM	🌓
Jul 23, Thu	6:52 AM	5:37 PM	10h 45m	12:29 PM	—	🌓
Jul 24, Fri	6:52 AM	5:38 PM	10h 46m	1:09 PM	2:40 AM	🌔
Jul 25, Sat	6:52 AM	5:38 PM	10h 47m	1:55 PM	3:35 AM	🌔
Jul 26, Sun	6:51 AM	5:39 PM	10h 48m	2:45 PM	4:28 AM	🌔
Jul 27, Mon	6:51 AM	5:39 PM	10h 49m	3:39 PM	5:17 AM	🌔
Jul 28, Tue	6:50 AM	5:40 PM	10h 50m	4:35 PM	6:02 AM	🌕
Jul 29, Wed	6:50 AM	5:40 PM	10h 51m	5:32 PM	6:42 AM	🌕
Jul 30, Thu	6:49 AM	5:41 PM	10h 52m	6:28 PM	7:18 AM	🌕
Jul 31, Fri	6:48 AM	5:41 PM	10h 53m	7:25 PM	7:53 AM	🌕

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