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Sun Times in Shata
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shata?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Shata (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shata?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Shata (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shata?
Golden hour times for Shata 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 Shata?
The day length for Shata is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shata?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Shata is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Shata?
Sunset and dusk times for Shata 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 Shata?
Twilight duration in Shata 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 Shata?
The earliest sunrise in Shata in 2026 is at 4:58 AM on November 22 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shata?
The latest sunset in Shata in 2026 is at 6:50 PM on January 8 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shata?
After sunset in Shata, 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 Shata 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 Shata
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shata on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:20 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 30m |
| February | 5:42 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 55m |
| March | 5:57 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:10 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 31m |
| May | 6:24 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 55m |
| June | 6:38 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 36m |
| July | 6:39 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 44m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 15m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 56m |
| October | 5:22 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 39m |
| November | 5:01 AM | 6:20 PM | 13h 19m |
| December | 5:00 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 40m |