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Sun Times in Ngqeleni
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ngqeleni?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ngqeleni (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ngqeleni?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ngqeleni (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ngqeleni?
Golden hour times for Ngqeleni 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 Ngqeleni?
The day length for Ngqeleni is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ngqeleni?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ngqeleni is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ngqeleni?
Sunset and dusk times for Ngqeleni 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 Ngqeleni?
Twilight duration in Ngqeleni 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 Ngqeleni?
The earliest sunrise in Ngqeleni in 2026 is at 4:51 AM on November 27 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ngqeleni?
The latest sunset in Ngqeleni in 2026 is at 7:13 PM on January 4 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ngqeleni?
After sunset in Ngqeleni, 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 Ngqeleni 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 Ngqeleni
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ngqeleni on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 59m |
| February | 5:41 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 11m |
| March | 6:03 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 18m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 19m |
| May | 6:44 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 31m |
| June | 7:01 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 06m |
| July | 7:01 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 16m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 57m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 53m |
| October | 5:24 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 51m |
| November | 4:56 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 44m |
| December | 4:52 AM | 7:05 PM | 14h 12m |