Sun Times in Shoshong
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shoshong?
Sunrise in Shoshong on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 6:32 AM (Africa/Gaborone). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shoshong?
Sunset in Shoshong on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 6:00 PM (Africa/Gaborone). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shoshong?
Morning golden hour in Shoshong ends at 7:03 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:30 PM.
How long is the day in Shoshong?
On Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Shoshong there are 11 hours and 28 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shoshong?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Shoshong at 12:16 PM (Africa/Gaborone). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Shoshong?
In Shoshong, sunset is at 6:00 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:16 PM (Africa/Gaborone). Civil twilight ends at 6:23 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Shoshong?
Twilight in Shoshong lasts approximately 75 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 Shoshong?
The earliest sunrise in Shoshong in 2026 is at 5:19 AM on November 24 (Africa/Gaborone). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shoshong?
The latest sunset in Shoshong in 2026 is at 7:05 PM on January 12 (Africa/Gaborone). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shoshong?
After sunset at 6:00 PM in Shoshong, civil twilight ends at 6:23 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:16 PM (Africa/Gaborone).
What these times mean
Solar times in Shoshong 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 Shoshong
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shoshong on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:41 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 24m |
| February | 6:02 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 51m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 14m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 33m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 01m |
| June | 6:52 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 44m |
| July | 6:54 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 51m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 19m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 57m |
| October | 5:41 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 37m |
| November | 5:21 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 13m |
| December | 5:22 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 33m |
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