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Sun Times in Swartklip
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Swartklip?
Sunrise in Swartklip on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:37 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Swartklip?
Sunset in Swartklip on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 5:54 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Swartklip?
Morning golden hour in Swartklip ends at 7:08 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:22 PM.
How long is the day in Swartklip?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Swartklip there are 11 hours and 16 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Swartklip?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Swartklip at 12:15 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Swartklip?
In Swartklip, sunset is at 5:54 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:11 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). Civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Swartklip?
Twilight in Swartklip lasts approximately 77 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 Swartklip?
The earliest sunrise in Swartklip in 2026 is at 5:13 AM on November 24 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Swartklip?
The latest sunset in Swartklip in 2026 is at 7:06 PM on January 10 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Swartklip?
After sunset at 5:54 PM in Swartklip, civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:11 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
What these times mean
Solar times in Swartklip 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 Swartklip
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Swartklip on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:35 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 31m |
| February | 5:57 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 55m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 30m |
| May | 6:40 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 55m |
| June | 6:53 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 36m |
| July | 6:55 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 44m |
| August | 6:38 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 14m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 56m |
| October | 5:37 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 40m |
| November | 5:16 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 20m |
| December | 5:16 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 41m |