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Sun Times in Calvinia
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Calvinia?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Calvinia (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Calvinia?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Calvinia (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Calvinia?
Golden hour times for Calvinia 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 Calvinia?
The day length for Calvinia is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Calvinia?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Calvinia is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Calvinia?
Sunset and dusk times for Calvinia 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 Calvinia?
Twilight duration in Calvinia 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 Calvinia?
The earliest sunrise in Calvinia in 2026 is at 5:28 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 Calvinia?
The latest sunset in Calvinia in 2026 is at 7:49 PM on January 1 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Calvinia?
After sunset in Calvinia, 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 Calvinia 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 Calvinia
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Calvinia on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:51 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 58m |
| February | 6:19 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 11m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 18m |
| April | 7:01 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 19m |
| May | 7:21 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 32m |
| June | 7:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 07m |
| July | 7:38 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 17m |
| August | 7:16 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 58m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 53m |
| October | 6:01 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 50m |
| November | 5:34 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 43m |
| December | 5:30 AM | 7:41 PM | 14h 11m |