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Sun Times in Waay Hoek
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Waay Hoek?
Sunrise in Waay Hoek on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:18 AM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Waay Hoek?
Sunset in Waay Hoek on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 5:43 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Waay Hoek?
Morning golden hour in Waay Hoek ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:11 PM.
How long is the day in Waay Hoek?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Waay Hoek there are 11 hours and 25 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Waay Hoek?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Waay Hoek at 12:00 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Waay Hoek?
In Waay Hoek, sunset is at 5:43 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:02 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). Civil twilight ends at 6:07 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Waay Hoek?
Twilight in Waay Hoek lasts approximately 79 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 Waay Hoek?
The earliest sunrise in Waay Hoek in 2026 is at 4:54 AM on November 25 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Waay Hoek?
The latest sunset in Waay Hoek in 2026 is at 7:01 PM on January 3 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Waay Hoek?
After sunset at 5:43 PM in Waay Hoek, civil twilight ends at 6:07 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:02 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
What these times mean
Solar times in Waay Hoek 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 Waay Hoek
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Waay Hoek on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:16 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 45m |
| February | 5:41 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 04m |
| March | 6:00 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 24m |
| May | 6:34 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 42m |
| June | 6:50 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 20m |
| July | 6:50 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 30m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 06m |
| September | 5:57 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:22 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 45m |
| November | 4:58 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 32m |
| December | 4:56 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 57m |