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What time is sunrise and sunset in Queenstown?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
5:12 AM
109° ESEDawn 4:46 AM

Sunrise in Queenstown was at 5:12:35 AM GMT+2 (6h 44m ago).

Sunset
6:40 PM
251° WSWDusk 7:06 PM

Sunset in Queenstown will be at 6:40:02 PM GMT+2 (in 6h 44m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 6:06 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Queenstown
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour4:56 – 5:46 AM6:06 – 6:55 PM
Blue hour4:46 – 4:56 AM6:55 – 7:06 PM
Daylight
13h 27m
+1m 43s vs. yesterday
Darkness
7h 33m
Solar noon
11:56 AM
Sun altitude
73.5°
Sun direction
360° N
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:11 AM
109° ESEDawn 4:45 AM

Sunrise in Queenstown will be at 5:11:46 AM GMT+2 (in 17h 15m).

Sunset
6:40 PM
251° WSWDusk 7:07 PM

Sunset in Queenstown will be at 6:40:53 PM GMT+2 (in 30h 44m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Queenstown

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
2:18 AM
Moonset
2:10 PM

Calendar

South Africa Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun5:15 AM6:37 PM13h 22m
2 Mon5:14 AM6:38 PM13h 24m
3 Tue5:13 AM6:39 PM13h 25m
4 Wed5:12 AM6:40 PM13h 27m
Wednesday, November 4
13h 27m 27s of daylight·+1m 43s vs. yesterday·twilight 4:46 AM – 7:06 PM
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Time
11:56 AM
Altitude
73.5°
Heading
0° N
Light
Daylight

11:56 AM, Daylight, altitude 73.5 degrees

5 Thu5:11 AM6:40 PM13h 29m
6 Fri5:10 AM6:41 PM13h 30m
7 Sat5:10 AM6:42 PM13h 32m
8 Sun5:09 AM6:43 PM13h 34m
9 Mon5:08 AM6:44 PM13h 35m
10 Tue5:07 AM6:45 PM13h 37m
11 Wed5:07 AM6:46 PM13h 38m
12 Thu5:06 AM6:47 PM13h 40m
13 Fri5:06 AM6:47 PM13h 41m
14 Sat5:05 AM6:48 PM13h 43m
15 Sun5:04 AM6:49 PM13h 44m
16 Mon5:04 AM6:50 PM13h 46m
17 Tue5:03 AM6:51 PM13h 47m
18 Wed5:03 AM6:52 PM13h 49m
19 Thu5:02 AM6:53 PM13h 50m
20 Fri5:02 AM6:54 PM13h 51m
21 Sat5:01 AM6:55 PM13h 53m
22 Sun5:01 AM6:56 PM13h 54m
23 Mon5:01 AM6:56 PM13h 55m
24 Tue5:00 AM6:57 PM13h 56m
25 Wed5:00 AM6:58 PM13h 58m
26 Thu5:00 AM6:59 PM13h 59m
27 Fri5:00 AM7:00 PM14h 00m
28 Sat4:59 AM7:01 PM14h 01m
29 Sun4:59 AM7:02 PM14h 02m
30 Mon4:59 AM7:03 PM14h 03m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Queenstown, South Africa

What time does the sun rise in Queenstown today?
Sunrise in Queenstown today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 5:12 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Queenstown today?
Sunset today is at 6:40 PM, after 13h 27m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Queenstown tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:06 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:09 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Queenstown, South Africa?
The longest day of 2026 in Queenstown is Monday, December 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 14m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Queenstown, South Africa?
The shortest day of 2026 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 03m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Queenstown get in summer than in winter?
Queenstown gets 4h 10m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 14m against 10h 03m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Queenstown?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Queenstown is on Friday, December 4, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:59 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Queenstown?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:22 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Queenstown?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with the sun down by 5:15 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Queenstown?
The latest sunrise is on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:13 AM.
Does Queenstown observe daylight saving time?
No. Queenstown stays on South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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