Sun Times in Soweto
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Soweto?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Soweto (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Soweto?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Soweto (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Soweto?
Golden hour times for Soweto 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 Soweto?
The day length for Soweto is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Soweto?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Soweto is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Soweto?
Sunset and dusk times for Soweto 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 Soweto?
Twilight duration in Soweto 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 Soweto?
The earliest sunrise in Soweto in 2026 is at 5:07 AM on November 28 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Soweto?
The latest sunset in Soweto in 2026 is at 7:06 PM on January 11 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Soweto?
After sunset in Soweto, 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 Soweto 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 Soweto
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Soweto 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 | 6:54 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 30m |
| July | 6:55 AM | 5:33 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 42m |
| November | 5:11 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 24m |
| December | 5:10 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 47m |
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