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Sun Times in Pinetown
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Pinetown?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Pinetown (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Pinetown?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Pinetown (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Pinetown?
Golden hour times for Pinetown 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 Pinetown?
The day length for Pinetown is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Pinetown?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Pinetown is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Pinetown?
Sunset and dusk times for Pinetown 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 Pinetown?
Twilight duration in Pinetown 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 Pinetown?
The earliest sunrise in Pinetown in 2026 is at 4:48 AM on November 26 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Pinetown?
The latest sunset in Pinetown in 2026 is at 7:01 PM on January 3 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Pinetown?
After sunset in Pinetown, 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 Pinetown 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 Pinetown
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Pinetown on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:10 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 51m |
| February | 5:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 07m |
| March | 5:56 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 17m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 22m |
| May | 6:33 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 38m |
| June | 6:49 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 14m |
| July | 6:50 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 24m |
| August | 6:30 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 02m |
| September | 5:54 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 54m |
| October | 5:18 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 47m |
| November | 4:52 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 37m |
| December | 4:50 AM | 6:53 PM | 14h 03m |