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Sun Times in Mapholaneng
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mapholaneng?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mapholaneng (Africa/Maseru). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mapholaneng?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mapholaneng (Africa/Maseru). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mapholaneng?
Golden hour times for Mapholaneng 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 Mapholaneng?
The day length for Mapholaneng is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mapholaneng?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mapholaneng is shown in the times above (Africa/Maseru). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mapholaneng?
Sunset and dusk times for Mapholaneng are displayed above (Africa/Maseru). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Mapholaneng?
Twilight duration in Mapholaneng 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 Mapholaneng?
The earliest sunrise in Mapholaneng in 2026 is at 4:57 AM on November 27 (Africa/Maseru). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mapholaneng?
The latest sunset in Mapholaneng in 2026 is at 7:08 PM on January 6 (Africa/Maseru). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mapholaneng?
After sunset in Mapholaneng, 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 Mapholaneng 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 Mapholaneng
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mapholaneng on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:19 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 48m |
| February | 5:45 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 05m |
| March | 6:04 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 23m |
| May | 6:40 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 40m |
| June | 6:56 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 17m |
| July | 6:57 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 27m |
| August | 6:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 04m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:27 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 46m |
| November | 5:01 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 35m |
| December | 4:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 14h 00m |