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Sun Times in Maile
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Maile?
Sunrise in Maile on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 6:34 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Maile?
Sunset in Maile on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:54 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Maile?
Morning golden hour in Maile ends at 7:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:22 PM.
How long is the day in Maile?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Maile there are 11 hours and 19 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Maile?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Maile at 12:14 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Maile?
In Maile, sunset is at 5:54 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:11 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). Civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Maile?
Twilight in Maile lasts approximately 77 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 Maile?
The earliest sunrise in Maile in 2026 is at 5:11 AM on November 28 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Maile?
The latest sunset in Maile in 2026 is at 7:06 PM on January 5 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Maile?
After sunset at 5:54 PM in Maile, civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:11 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
What these times mean
Solar times in Maile 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 Maile
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Maile on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:33 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 33m |
| February | 5:56 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 56m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 30m |
| May | 6:40 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 53m |
| June | 6:54 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 34m |
| July | 6:56 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 42m |
| August | 6:38 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 13m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 56m |
| October | 5:36 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 40m |
| November | 5:14 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 21m |
| December | 5:14 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 43m |