Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Johannesburg get today?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg currently gets approximately 11 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	5:02:42 AM
Nautical Dawn	5:29:28 AM
Civil Dawn	5:56:14 AM
Sunrise	6:19:20 AM
Golden Hour End	6:50:04 AM
Solar Noon	12:12:00 PM
Golden Hour Start	5:33:56 PM
Sunset	6:04:40 PM
Civil Dusk	6:27:46 PM
Nautical Dusk	6:54:32 PM
Astronomical Dusk	7:21:18 PM
Day Length	11h 45m

Moonrise	7:20:52 PM
Moonset	8:26:16 AM
Moon Phase	🌖 Waning Gibbous
Illumination	94%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Apr 1, Wed	6:17 AM	6:07 PM	11h 50m	5:45 PM	5:41 AM	🌕
Apr 2, Thu	6:18 AM	6:06 PM	11h 48m	6:15 PM	6:36 AM	🌕
Apr 3, Fri	6:18 AM	6:05 PM	11h 47m	6:47 PM	7:31 AM	🌕
Apr 4, Sat	6:19 AM	6:04 PM	11h 45m	7:20 PM	8:26 AM	🌖
Apr 5, Sun	6:19 AM	6:03 PM	11h 44m	7:58 PM	9:21 AM	🌖
Apr 6, Mon	6:20 AM	6:02 PM	11h 42m	8:41 PM	10:16 AM	🌖
Apr 7, Tue	6:20 AM	6:01 PM	11h 41m	9:28 PM	11:11 AM	🌖
Apr 8, Wed	6:21 AM	6:00 PM	11h 39m	10:20 PM	12:03 PM	🌗
Apr 9, Thu	6:21 AM	5:59 PM	11h 38m	11:16 PM	12:51 PM	🌗
Apr 10, Fri	6:22 AM	5:58 PM	11h 36m	12:13 AM	1:34 PM	🌗
Apr 11, Sat	6:22 AM	5:57 PM	11h 35m	1:11 AM	2:13 PM	🌗
Apr 12, Sun	6:23 AM	5:56 PM	11h 33m	—	2:50 PM	🌘
Apr 13, Mon	6:23 AM	5:55 PM	11h 32m	2:10 AM	3:23 PM	🌘
Apr 14, Tue	6:24 AM	5:54 PM	11h 30m	3:08 AM	3:56 PM	🌘
Apr 15, Wed	6:24 AM	5:53 PM	11h 29m	4:06 AM	4:28 PM	🌘
Apr 16, Thu	6:24 AM	5:52 PM	11h 28m	5:06 AM	5:02 PM	🌑
Apr 17, Fri	6:25 AM	5:51 PM	11h 26m	6:09 AM	5:39 PM	🌑
Apr 18, Sat	6:25 AM	5:50 PM	11h 25m	7:14 AM	6:20 PM	🌑
Apr 19, Sun	6:26 AM	5:49 PM	11h 23m	8:22 AM	7:09 PM	🌒
Apr 20, Mon	6:26 AM	5:48 PM	11h 22m	9:32 AM	8:05 PM	🌒
Apr 21, Tue	6:27 AM	5:47 PM	11h 20m	10:41 AM	9:07 PM	🌒
Apr 22, Wed	6:27 AM	5:47 PM	11h 19m	11:44 AM	10:15 PM	🌒
Apr 23, Thu	6:28 AM	5:46 PM	11h 18m	12:39 PM	11:23 PM	🌓
Apr 24, Fri	6:28 AM	5:45 PM	11h 16m	1:26 PM	12:31 AM	🌓
Apr 25, Sat	6:29 AM	5:44 PM	11h 15m	2:07 PM	1:34 AM	🌓
Apr 26, Sun	6:29 AM	5:43 PM	11h 14m	2:43 PM	—	🌔
Apr 27, Mon	6:30 AM	5:42 PM	11h 12m	3:15 PM	2:34 AM	🌔
Apr 28, Tue	6:31 AM	5:42 PM	11h 11m	3:46 PM	3:32 AM	🌔
Apr 29, Wed	6:31 AM	5:41 PM	11h 10m	4:16 PM	4:27 AM	🌔
Apr 30, Thu	6:32 AM	5:40 PM	11h 8m	4:47 PM	5:22 AM	🌕

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