Sunset Forecast for Somerset East

For the most colorful sunsets, look for days with scattered mid-level clouds, which catch and reflect warm light. Head to a location with a clear view of the western horizon such as a beach, hilltop, or open field. Arrive during golden hour, about an hour before sunset, for the best light. Use Alpenglow's quality forecast to find the days when conditions favor vivid colors. In Somerset East today, the sun sets toward the WNW (282°) at 5:56 PM — find a viewpoint facing that way and arrive 20–30 minutes early to watch the color build.

Today's sunset in Somerset East is at 5:56 PM, with full darkness arriving at 7:18 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). The period between sunset and full darkness is twilight, when the sky gradually transitions from light to dark.

Twilight in Somerset East lasts approximately 82 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.

The latest sunset in Somerset East in 2026 is at 7:29 PM on January 2 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.

After sunset at 5:56 PM in Somerset East, civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM — about 25 minutes later. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:18 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).