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Sun Times in Mtubatuba
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mtubatuba?
Sunrise in Mtubatuba on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 6:18 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mtubatuba?
Sunset in Mtubatuba on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:31 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mtubatuba?
Morning golden hour in Mtubatuba ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:59 PM.
How long is the day in Mtubatuba?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Mtubatuba there are 11 hours and 13 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mtubatuba?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Mtubatuba at 11:54 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Mtubatuba?
In Mtubatuba, sunset is at 5:31 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:50 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). Civil twilight ends at 5:55 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Mtubatuba?
Twilight in Mtubatuba lasts approximately 79 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 Mtubatuba?
The earliest sunrise in Mtubatuba in 2026 is at 4:45 AM on December 2 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mtubatuba?
The latest sunset in Mtubatuba in 2026 is at 6:53 PM on January 6 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mtubatuba?
After sunset at 5:31 PM in Mtubatuba, civil twilight ends at 5:55 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:50 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
What these times mean
Solar times in Mtubatuba 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 Mtubatuba
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mtubatuba on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:08 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 45m |
| February | 5:33 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 03m |
| March | 5:51 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:08 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 25m |
| May | 6:26 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 43m |
| June | 6:41 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 21m |
| July | 6:42 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 30m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 06m |
| September | 5:49 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:14 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 45m |
| November | 4:50 AM | 6:21 PM | 13h 32m |
| December | 4:48 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 56m |