Sun Times in Roodepoort
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Roodepoort?
Sunrise in Roodepoort on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:38 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Roodepoort?
Sunset in Roodepoort on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:48 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Roodepoort?
Morning golden hour in Roodepoort ends at 7:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:16 PM.
How long is the day in Roodepoort?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Roodepoort there are 11 hours and 10 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Roodepoort?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Roodepoort at 12:13 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Roodepoort?
In Roodepoort, sunset is at 5:48 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:06 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). Civil twilight ends at 6:12 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Roodepoort?
Twilight in Roodepoort lasts approximately 78 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 Roodepoort?
The earliest sunrise in Roodepoort in 2026 is at 5:08 AM on November 23 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Roodepoort?
The latest sunset in Roodepoort in 2026 is at 7:05 PM on January 5 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Roodepoort?
After sunset at 5:48 PM in Roodepoort, civil twilight ends at 6:12 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:06 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
What these times mean
Solar times in Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Roodepoort on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:29 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 36m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 58m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 28m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 50m |
| June | 6:53 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 31m |
| July | 6:55 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 39m |
| August | 6:37 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 11m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 56m |
| October | 5:33 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 41m |
| November | 5:11 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 24m |
| December | 5:10 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 46m |
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