Sun Times in Western Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Western Areas?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Western Areas (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Western Areas?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Western Areas (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Western Areas?
Golden hour times for Western Areas 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 Western Areas?
The day length for Western Areas is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Western Areas?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Western Areas is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Western Areas?
Sunset and dusk times for Western Areas 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 Western Areas?
Twilight duration in Western Areas 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 Western Areas?
The earliest sunrise in Western Areas in 2026 is at 5:08 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 Western Areas?
The latest sunset in Western Areas in 2026 is at 7:06 PM on January 4 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Western Areas?
After sunset in Western Areas, 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 Western Areas 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 Western Areas
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Western Areas on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:30 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 36m |
| February | 5:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 58m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 28m |
| May | 6:40 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 50m |
| June | 6:54 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 30m |
| July | 6:56 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 38m |
| August | 6:38 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 11m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 56m |
| October | 5:34 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 42m |
| November | 5:11 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 25m |
| December | 5:10 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 47m |
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