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Sun Times in Botshabelo
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Botshabelo?
Sunrise in Botshabelo on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:46 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Botshabelo?
Sunset in Botshabelo on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:49 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Botshabelo?
Morning golden hour in Botshabelo ends at 7:19 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:16 PM.
How long is the day in Botshabelo?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Botshabelo there are 11 hours and 2 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Botshabelo?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Botshabelo at 12:17 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Botshabelo?
In Botshabelo, sunset is at 5:49 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:09 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). Civil twilight ends at 6:13 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Botshabelo?
Twilight in Botshabelo lasts approximately 80 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Botshabelo?
The earliest sunrise in Botshabelo in 2026 is at 5:05 AM on December 1 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Botshabelo?
The latest sunset in Botshabelo in 2026 is at 7:16 PM on January 2 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Botshabelo?
After sunset at 5:49 PM in Botshabelo, civil twilight ends at 6:13 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:09 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
What these times mean
Solar times in Botshabelo 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 Botshabelo
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Botshabelo on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:28 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 48m |
| February | 5:54 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 05m |
| March | 6:13 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:31 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 23m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 40m |
| June | 7:05 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 17m |
| July | 7:05 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 27m |
| August | 6:45 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 04m |
| September | 6:11 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:35 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 47m |
| November | 5:10 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 35m |
| December | 5:08 AM | 7:08 PM | 14h 00m |