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Sun Times in Wilderness
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Wilderness?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Wilderness (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Wilderness?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Wilderness (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Wilderness?
Golden hour times for Wilderness 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 Wilderness?
The day length for Wilderness is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Wilderness?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Wilderness is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Wilderness?
Sunset and dusk times for Wilderness 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 Wilderness?
Twilight duration in Wilderness 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 Wilderness?
The earliest sunrise in Wilderness in 2026 is at 5:11 AM on November 29 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Wilderness?
The latest sunset in Wilderness in 2026 is at 7:44 PM on December 31 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Wilderness?
After sunset in Wilderness, 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 Wilderness 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 Wilderness
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Wilderness on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:34 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 10m |
| February | 6:04 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 18m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 19m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 14m |
| May | 7:15 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 22m |
| June | 7:33 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 54m |
| July | 7:32 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 06m |
| August | 7:08 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 51m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 52m |
| October | 5:48 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 55m |
| November | 5:17 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 53m |
| December | 5:12 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 24m |