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Sun Times in Colesberg
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Colesberg?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Colesberg (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Colesberg?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Colesberg (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Colesberg?
Golden hour times for Colesberg 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 Colesberg?
The day length for Colesberg is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Colesberg?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Colesberg is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Colesberg?
Sunset and dusk times for Colesberg 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 Colesberg?
Twilight duration in Colesberg 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 Colesberg?
The earliest sunrise in Colesberg in 2026 is at 5:09 AM on November 27 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Colesberg?
The latest sunset in Colesberg in 2026 is at 7:26 PM on January 2 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Colesberg?
After sunset in Colesberg, 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 Colesberg 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 Colesberg
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Colesberg on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:31 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 55m |
| February | 5:58 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 09m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 20m |
| May | 6:58 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 34m |
| June | 7:15 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 10m |
| July | 7:15 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 20m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 00m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:41 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 49m |
| November | 5:14 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 40m |
| December | 5:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 14h 08m |