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Sun Times in Potchefstroom
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Potchefstroom?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Potchefstroom (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Potchefstroom?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Potchefstroom (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Potchefstroom?
Golden hour times for Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom?
The day length for Potchefstroom is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Potchefstroom?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Potchefstroom is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Potchefstroom?
Sunset and dusk times for Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom?
Twilight duration in Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom?
The earliest sunrise in Potchefstroom in 2026 is at 5:09 AM on November 30 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Potchefstroom?
The latest sunset in Potchefstroom in 2026 is at 7:09 PM on January 3 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Potchefstroom?
After sunset in Potchefstroom, 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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Potchefstroom on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:31 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 38m |
| February | 5:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 59m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 27m |
| May | 6:43 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 49m |
| June | 6:58 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 28m |
| July | 6:59 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 37m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 10m |
| September | 6:09 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:36 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 42m |
| November | 5:13 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 26m |
| December | 5:12 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 49m |