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Sun Times in Letlhakane
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Letlhakane?
Sunrise in Letlhakane on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 6:34 AM (Africa/Gaborone). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Letlhakane?
Sunset in Letlhakane on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 6:05 PM (Africa/Gaborone). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Letlhakane?
Morning golden hour in Letlhakane ends at 7:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
How long is the day in Letlhakane?
On Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Letlhakane there are 11 hours and 31 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Letlhakane?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Letlhakane at 12:20 PM (Africa/Gaborone). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Letlhakane?
In Letlhakane, sunset is at 6:05 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:20 PM (Africa/Gaborone). Civil twilight ends at 6:28 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Letlhakane?
Twilight in Letlhakane lasts approximately 75 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 Letlhakane?
The earliest sunrise in Letlhakane in 2026 is at 5:26 AM on November 21 (Africa/Gaborone). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Letlhakane?
The latest sunset in Letlhakane in 2026 is at 7:05 PM on January 8 (Africa/Gaborone). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Letlhakane?
After sunset at 6:05 PM in Letlhakane, civil twilight ends at 6:28 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:20 PM (Africa/Gaborone).
What these times mean
Solar times in Letlhakane 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 Letlhakane
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Letlhakane on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:48 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 18m |
| February | 6:07 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 48m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 13m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 36m |
| May | 6:40 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 06m |
| June | 6:53 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 50m |
| July | 6:55 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 57m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 23m |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 58m |
| October | 5:46 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 34m |
| November | 5:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 08m |
| December | 5:29 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 26m |