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Sun Times in Hopetown
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hopetown?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Hopetown (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hopetown?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Hopetown (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hopetown?
Golden hour times for Hopetown 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 Hopetown?
The day length for Hopetown is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hopetown?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Hopetown is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Hopetown?
Sunset and dusk times for Hopetown 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 Hopetown?
Twilight duration in Hopetown 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 Hopetown?
The earliest sunrise in Hopetown in 2026 is at 5:15 AM on November 29 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hopetown?
The latest sunset in Hopetown in 2026 is at 7:28 PM on January 5 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hopetown?
After sunset in Hopetown, 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 Hopetown 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 Hopetown
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hopetown on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:37 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 50m |
| February | 6:04 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 06m |
| March | 6:23 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 22m |
| May | 7:00 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 38m |
| June | 7:16 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 15m |
| July | 7:17 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 25m |
| August | 6:56 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 03m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:46 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 47m |
| November | 5:20 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 36m |
| December | 5:17 AM | 7:19 PM | 14h 02m |