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What time is sunrise and sunset in eSikhaleni?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in eSikhaleni, KwaZulu-Natal. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
4:57 AM
108° ESEDawn 4:32 AM

Sunrise in eSikhaleni was at 4:57:10 AM GMT+2 (4h 36m ago).

Sunset
6:15 PM
252° WSWDusk 6:40 PM

Sunset in eSikhaleni will be at 6:15:12 PM GMT+2 (in 8h 42m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:42 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in eSikhaleni
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour4:41 – 5:29 AM5:42 – 6:30 PM
Blue hour4:32 – 4:41 AM6:30 – 6:40 PM
Daylight
13h 18m
+1m 30s vs. yesterday
Darkness
7h 50m
Solar noon
11:35 AM
Sun altitude
58.6°
Sun direction
71° ENE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
4:56 AM
108° ESEDawn 4:31 AM

Sunrise in eSikhaleni will be at 4:56:26 AM GMT+2 (in 19h 24m).

Sunset
6:15 PM
251° WSWDusk 6:41 PM

Sunset in eSikhaleni will be at 6:15:58 PM GMT+2 (in 32h 43m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in eSikhaleni

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
1:55 AM
Moonset
1:50 PM

Calendar

South Africa Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun4:59 AM6:12 PM13h 13m
2 Mon4:58 AM6:13 PM13h 15m
3 Tue4:57 AM6:14 PM13h 16m
4 Wed4:57 AM6:15 PM13h 18m
Wednesday, November 4
13h 18m 02s of daylight·+1m 30s vs. yesterday·twilight 4:32 AM – 6:40 PM
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Time
9:33 AM
Altitude
58.6°
Heading
71° ENE
Light
Daylight

9:33 AM, Daylight, altitude 58.6 degrees

5 Thu4:56 AM6:15 PM13h 19m
6 Fri4:55 AM6:16 PM13h 21m
7 Sat4:55 AM6:17 PM13h 22m
8 Sun4:54 AM6:18 PM13h 23m
9 Mon4:53 AM6:19 PM13h 25m
10 Tue4:53 AM6:19 PM13h 26m
11 Wed4:52 AM6:20 PM13h 28m
12 Thu4:51 AM6:21 PM13h 29m
13 Fri4:51 AM6:22 PM13h 30m
14 Sat4:50 AM6:23 PM13h 32m
15 Sun4:50 AM6:23 PM13h 33m
16 Mon4:49 AM6:24 PM13h 34m
17 Tue4:49 AM6:25 PM13h 36m
18 Wed4:49 AM6:26 PM13h 37m
19 Thu4:48 AM6:27 PM13h 38m
20 Fri4:48 AM6:27 PM13h 39m
21 Sat4:48 AM6:28 PM13h 40m
22 Sun4:47 AM6:29 PM13h 41m
23 Mon4:47 AM6:30 PM13h 43m
24 Tue4:47 AM6:31 PM13h 44m
25 Wed4:46 AM6:32 PM13h 45m
26 Thu4:46 AM6:32 PM13h 46m
27 Fri4:46 AM6:33 PM13h 47m
28 Sat4:46 AM6:34 PM13h 48m
29 Sun4:46 AM6:35 PM13h 48m
30 Mon4:46 AM6:36 PM13h 49m

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in eSikhaleni today?
Sunrise in eSikhaleni today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 4:57 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in eSikhaleni today?
Sunset today is at 6:15 PM, after 13h 18m of daylight.
When does it get dark in eSikhaleni tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:40 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:41 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in eSikhaleni, South Africa?
The longest day of 2026 in eSikhaleni is Monday, December 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 13h 59m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in eSikhaleni, South Africa?
The shortest day of 2026 in eSikhaleni, KwaZulu-Natal is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 17m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does eSikhaleni get in summer than in winter?
eSikhaleni gets 3h 41m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (13h 59m against 10h 17m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in eSikhaleni?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in eSikhaleni is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:46 AM.
When is the latest sunset in eSikhaleni?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 6:55 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in eSikhaleni?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with the sun down by 5:01 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in eSikhaleni?
The latest sunrise is on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:46 AM.
Does eSikhaleni observe daylight saving time?
No. eSikhaleni stays on South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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