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Sun Times in Alexander Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Alexander Bay?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Alexander Bay (Africa/Windhoek). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Alexander Bay?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Alexander Bay (Africa/Windhoek). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Alexander Bay?
Golden hour times for Alexander Bay are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Alexander Bay?
The day length for Alexander Bay is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Alexander Bay?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Alexander Bay is shown in the times above (Africa/Windhoek). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Alexander Bay?
Sunset and dusk times for Alexander Bay are displayed above (Africa/Windhoek). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Alexander Bay?
Twilight duration in Alexander Bay varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Alexander Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Alexander Bay in 2026 is at 5:48 AM on November 26 (Africa/Windhoek). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Alexander Bay?
The latest sunset in Alexander Bay in 2026 is at 7:56 PM on January 5 (Africa/Windhoek). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Alexander Bay?
After sunset in Alexander Bay, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Alexander Bay shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Alexander Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Alexander Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:10 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 46m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 04m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 24m |
| May | 7:29 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 42m |
| June | 7:44 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 20m |
| July | 7:45 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 29m |
| August | 7:26 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 05m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 6:17 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 45m |
| November | 5:52 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 33m |
| December | 5:50 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 57m |