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Sun Times in Aliwal North
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Aliwal North?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Aliwal North (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Aliwal North?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Aliwal North (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Aliwal North?
Golden hour times for Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North?
The day length for Aliwal North is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Aliwal North?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Aliwal North is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Aliwal North?
Sunset and dusk times for Aliwal North are displayed above (Africa/Johannesburg). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Aliwal North?
Twilight duration in Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North?
The earliest sunrise in Aliwal North in 2026 is at 5:02 AM on November 30 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Aliwal North?
The latest sunset in Aliwal North in 2026 is at 7:20 PM on January 5 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Aliwal North?
After sunset in Aliwal North, 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 Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Aliwal North on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:25 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 55m |
| February | 5:52 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 09m |
| March | 6:13 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 20m |
| May | 6:52 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 34m |
| June | 7:08 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 10m |
| July | 7:09 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 21m |
| August | 6:47 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 00m |
| September | 6:11 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:34 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 49m |
| November | 5:07 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 40m |
| December | 5:04 AM | 7:11 PM | 14h 07m |