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Sun Times in Doringbaai
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Doringbaai?
Sunrise in Doringbaai on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 7:16 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Doringbaai?
Sunset in Doringbaai on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:24 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Doringbaai?
Morning golden hour in Doringbaai ends at 7:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
How long is the day in Doringbaai?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Doringbaai there are 11 hours and 7 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Doringbaai?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Doringbaai at 12:50 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Doringbaai?
In Doringbaai, sunset is at 6:24 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:45 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). Civil twilight ends at 6:48 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Doringbaai?
Twilight in Doringbaai lasts approximately 82 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 Doringbaai?
The earliest sunrise in Doringbaai in 2026 is at 5:33 AM on December 4 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Doringbaai?
The latest sunset in Doringbaai in 2026 is at 7:56 PM on January 1 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Doringbaai?
After sunset at 6:24 PM in Doringbaai, civil twilight ends at 6:48 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:45 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
What these times mean
Solar times in Doringbaai 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 Doringbaai
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Doringbaai on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:56 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 00m |
| February | 6:24 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 12m |
| March | 6:46 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 18m |
| April | 7:07 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 18m |
| May | 7:28 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 30m |
| June | 7:45 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 05m |
| July | 7:45 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 16m |
| August | 7:23 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 57m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 53m |
| October | 6:07 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 51m |
| November | 5:39 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 45m |
| December | 5:35 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 13m |