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Sun Times in Mdantsane
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mdantsane?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mdantsane (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mdantsane?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mdantsane (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mdantsane?
Golden hour times for Mdantsane 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 Mdantsane?
The day length for Mdantsane is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mdantsane?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mdantsane is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mdantsane?
Sunset and dusk times for Mdantsane 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 Mdantsane?
Twilight duration in Mdantsane 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 Mdantsane?
The earliest sunrise in Mdantsane in 2026 is at 4:53 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 Mdantsane?
The latest sunset in Mdantsane in 2026 is at 7:21 PM on January 3 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mdantsane?
After sunset in Mdantsane, 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 Mdantsane 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 Mdantsane
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mdantsane on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:15 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 05m |
| February | 5:45 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 15m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 18m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 16m |
| May | 6:52 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 26m |
| June | 7:09 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 59m |
| July | 7:09 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 11m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 54m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 53m |
| October | 5:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 53m |
| November | 4:59 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 49m |
| December | 4:54 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 19m |