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What time is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:10 AM
83° EDawn 5:47 AM

Sunrise in Johannesburg was at 6:10:57 AM GMT+2 (7 hours ago).

Sunset
6:03 PM
277° WDusk 6:26 PM

Sunset in Johannesburg will be at 6:03:11 PM GMT+2 (in 4 hours).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:26 PM

Daylight
11h 52m
Darkness
9h 47m
Solar noon
12:06 PM
Sun altitude
50.5°
Sun direction
325° NW

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:09 AM
84° EDawn 5:46 AM

Sunrise in Johannesburg will be at 6:09:53 AM GMT+2 (in 17 hours).

Sunset
6:03 PM
276° WDusk 6:26 PM

Sunset in Johannesburg will be at 6:03:35 PM GMT+2 (in 29 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Johannesburg

Last Quarter
49% illuminated
Moonrise
12:26 AM
Moonset
10:54 AM

Calendar

Africa/Johannesburg · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Tue6:14 am6:01 pm11:47:53
2 Wed6:13 am6:02 pm11:49:19
3 Thu6:12 am6:02 pm11:50:46
4 Fri6:10 am6:03 pm11:52:13
Friday, September 4
11:52:13 of daylight·+1m 27s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:47 am – 6:26 pm
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Time
1:34 PM
Altitude
50.5°
Heading
325° NW
Light
Daylight

1:34 PM, Daylight, altitude 50.5 degrees

5 Sat6:09 am6:03 pm11:53:41
6 Sun6:08 am6:03 pm11:55:09
7 Mon6:07 am6:04 pm11:56:37
8 Tue6:06 am6:04 pm11:58:06
9 Wed6:05 am6:05 pm11:59:35
10 Thu6:04 am6:05 pm12:01:04
11 Fri6:03 am6:05 pm12:02:34
12 Sat6:02 am6:06 pm12:04:03
13 Sun6:01 am6:06 pm12:05:33
14 Mon6:00 am6:07 pm12:07:04
15 Tue5:58 am6:07 pm12:08:34
16 Wed5:57 am6:07 pm12:10:05
17 Thu5:56 am6:08 pm12:11:36
18 Fri5:55 am6:08 pm12:13:07
19 Sat5:54 am6:09 pm12:14:39
20 Sun5:53 am6:09 pm12:16:10
21 Mon5:52 am6:09 pm12:17:42
22 Tue5:51 am6:10 pm12:19:14
23 Wed5:50 am6:10 pm12:20:46
24 Thu5:48 am6:11 pm12:22:18
25 Fri5:47 am6:11 pm12:23:50
26 Sat5:46 am6:12 pm12:25:23
27 Sun5:45 am6:12 pm12:26:55
28 Mon5:44 am6:12 pm12:28:28
29 Tue5:43 am6:13 pm12:30:00
30 Wed5:42 am6:13 pm12:31:33

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Johannesburg today?
Sunrise in Johannesburg today (Friday, September 4, 2026) is at 6:10 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Johannesburg today?
Sunset today is at 6:03 PM, after 11h 52m of daylight.
When is the longest day in Johannesburg, South Africa?
The longest day of 2026 in Johannesburg is Monday, December 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 13h 46m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.
When is the shortest day in Johannesburg, South Africa?
The shortest day of 2026 in Johannesburg, Gauteng is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 29m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Johannesburg get in summer than in winter?
Johannesburg gets 3h 17m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (13h 46m against 10h 29m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Johannesburg?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Johannesburg is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:08 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Johannesburg?
The latest sunset is on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Johannesburg?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with the sun down by 5:24 PM.
When is the latest sunrise in Johannesburg?
The latest sunrise is on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:57 AM.
Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?
No. Johannesburg stays on South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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