Sun Times in Ruacana
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ruacana?
Sunrise in Ruacana on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 7:17 AM (Africa/Windhoek). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ruacana?
Sunset in Ruacana on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:53 PM (Africa/Windhoek). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ruacana?
Morning golden hour in Ruacana ends at 7:46 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:24 PM.
How long is the day in Ruacana?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Ruacana there are 11 hours and 36 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ruacana?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Ruacana at 1:05 PM (Africa/Windhoek). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Ruacana?
In Ruacana, sunset is at 6:53 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:06 PM (Africa/Windhoek). Civil twilight ends at 7:15 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Ruacana?
Twilight in Ruacana lasts approximately 73 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 Ruacana?
The earliest sunrise in Ruacana in 2026 is at 6:18 AM on November 16 (Africa/Windhoek). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ruacana?
The latest sunset in Ruacana in 2026 is at 7:43 PM on January 12 (Africa/Windhoek). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ruacana?
After sunset at 6:53 PM in Ruacana, civil twilight ends at 7:15 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:06 PM (Africa/Windhoek).
What these times mean
Solar times in Ruacana 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 Ruacana
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ruacana on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:40 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 03m |
| February | 6:56 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 39m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 12m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 42m |
| May | 7:19 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 18m |
| June | 7:30 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 06m |
| July | 7:33 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 11m |
| August | 7:21 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 31m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 59m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 29m |
| November | 6:19 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 56m |
| December | 6:22 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 10m |
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