Sun Times in New Hanover
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in New Hanover?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for New Hanover (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in New Hanover?
Check the sunset time displayed above for New Hanover (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in New Hanover?
Golden hour times for New Hanover 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 New Hanover?
The day length for New Hanover is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in New Hanover?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for New Hanover is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in New Hanover?
Sunset and dusk times for New Hanover 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 New Hanover?
Twilight duration in New Hanover 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 New Hanover?
The earliest sunrise in New Hanover in 2026 is at 4:50 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 New Hanover?
The latest sunset in New Hanover in 2026 is at 7:01 PM on January 2 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in New Hanover?
After sunset in New Hanover, 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in New Hanover on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:12 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 49m |
| February | 5:38 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 06m |
| March | 5:58 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 23m |
| May | 6:34 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 39m |
| June | 6:50 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 16m |
| July | 6:50 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 26m |
| August | 6:30 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 03m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:20 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 47m |
| November | 4:55 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 35m |
| December | 4:52 AM | 6:53 PM | 14h 01m |
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