Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Johannesburg get today?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg currently gets approximately 12 hours and 54 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	4:05:23 AM
Nautical Dawn	4:34:07 AM
Civil Dawn	5:02:14 AM
Sunrise	5:26:03 AM
Golden Hour End	5:57:10 AM
Solar Noon	11:53:12 AM
Golden Hour Start	5:49:14 PM
Sunset	6:20:21 PM
Civil Dusk	6:44:11 PM
Nautical Dusk	7:12:17 PM
Astronomical Dusk	7:41:02 PM
Day Length	12h 54m

Moonrise	4:43:11 PM
Moonset	3:58:15 AM
Moon Phase	🌔 Waxing Gibbous
Illumination	96%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Oct 1, Thu	5:48 AM	6:08 PM	12h 20m	11:18 PM	8:49 AM	🌖
Oct 2, Fri	5:47 AM	6:09 PM	12h 21m	12:24 AM	9:48 AM	🌗
Oct 3, Sat	5:46 AM	6:09 PM	12h 23m	1:23 AM	10:55 AM	🌗
Oct 4, Sun	5:45 AM	6:09 PM	12h 24m	—	12:04 PM	🌗
Oct 5, Mon	5:44 AM	6:10 PM	12h 26m	2:14 AM	1:12 PM	🌘
Oct 6, Tue	5:43 AM	6:10 PM	12h 27m	2:58 AM	2:19 PM	🌘
Oct 7, Wed	5:42 AM	6:11 PM	12h 29m	3:38 AM	3:22 PM	🌘
Oct 8, Thu	5:41 AM	6:11 PM	12h 30m	4:12 AM	4:23 PM	🌘
Oct 9, Fri	5:40 AM	6:12 PM	12h 32m	4:45 AM	5:21 PM	🌑
Oct 10, Sat	5:39 AM	6:12 PM	12h 33m	5:17 AM	6:19 PM	🌑
Oct 11, Sun	5:38 AM	6:13 PM	12h 35m	5:49 AM	7:16 PM	🌑
Oct 12, Mon	5:37 AM	6:13 PM	12h 36m	6:23 AM	8:13 PM	🌒
Oct 13, Tue	5:36 AM	6:14 PM	12h 38m	7:00 AM	9:10 PM	🌒
Oct 14, Wed	5:35 AM	6:14 PM	12h 39m	7:42 AM	10:06 PM	🌒
Oct 15, Thu	5:34 AM	6:15 PM	12h 41m	8:28 AM	11:00 PM	🌒
Oct 16, Fri	5:33 AM	6:15 PM	12h 42m	9:17 AM	11:49 PM	🌒
Oct 17, Sat	5:32 AM	6:16 PM	12h 44m	10:10 AM	12:34 AM	🌓
Oct 18, Sun	5:31 AM	6:16 PM	12h 45m	11:05 AM	1:14 AM	🌓
Oct 19, Mon	5:30 AM	6:17 PM	12h 47m	12:01 PM	1:50 AM	🌓
Oct 20, Tue	5:29 AM	6:18 PM	12h 48m	12:57 PM	—	🌓
Oct 21, Wed	5:28 AM	6:18 PM	12h 50m	1:53 PM	2:23 AM	🌔
Oct 22, Thu	5:27 AM	6:19 PM	12h 51m	2:49 PM	2:55 AM	🌔
Oct 23, Fri	5:26 AM	6:19 PM	12h 53m	3:45 PM	3:25 AM	🌔
Oct 24, Sat	5:26 AM	6:20 PM	12h 54m	4:43 PM	3:58 AM	🌔
Oct 25, Sun	5:25 AM	6:20 PM	12h 56m	5:43 PM	4:31 AM	🌕
Oct 26, Mon	5:24 AM	6:21 PM	12h 57m	6:47 PM	5:07 AM	🌕
Oct 27, Tue	5:23 AM	6:22 PM	12h 59m	7:53 PM	5:50 AM	🌕
Oct 28, Wed	5:22 AM	6:22 PM	13h 0m	9:01 PM	6:38 AM	🌖
Oct 29, Thu	5:22 AM	6:23 PM	13h 1m	10:09 PM	7:35 AM	🌖
Oct 30, Fri	5:21 AM	6:24 PM	13h 3m	11:10 PM	8:39 AM	🌖
Oct 31, Sat	5:20 AM	6:24 PM	13h 4m	12:05 AM	9:47 AM	🌗

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