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What time is sunrise and sunset in Swellendam?

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

Today

Sunrise
5:32 AM
110° ESEDawn 5:05 AM

Sunrise in Swellendam was at 5:32:34 AM GMT+2 (3h 9m ago).

Sunset
7:11 PM
250° WSWDusk 7:38 PM

Sunset in Swellendam will be at 7:11:34 PM GMT+2 (in 10h 30m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 6:36 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Swellendam
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:16 – 6:07 AM6:36 – 7:27 PM
Blue hour5:05 – 5:16 AM7:27 – 7:38 PM
Daylight
13h 39m
+1m 52s vs. yesterday
Darkness
7h 20m
Solar noon
12:21 PM
Sun altitude
37.2°
Sun direction
84° E
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:31 AM
110° ESEDawn 5:04 AM

Sunrise in Swellendam will be at 5:31:40 AM GMT+2 (in 20h 51m).

Sunset
7:12 PM
250° WSWDusk 7:39 PM

Sunset in Swellendam will be at 7:12:31 PM GMT+2 (in 34h 31m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Swellendam

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
2:46 AM
Moonset
2:36 PM

Calendar

South Africa Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun5:35 AM7:08 PM13h 33m
2 Mon5:34 AM7:09 PM13h 35m
3 Tue5:33 AM7:10 PM13h 37m
4 Wed5:32 AM7:11 PM13h 39m
Wednesday, November 4
13h 39m 00s of daylight·+1m 52s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:05 AM – 7:38 PM
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Time
8:41 AM
Altitude
37.2°
Heading
84° E
Light
Daylight

8:41 AM, Daylight, altitude 37.2 degrees

5 Thu5:31 AM7:12 PM13h 40m
6 Fri5:30 AM7:13 PM13h 42m
7 Sat5:29 AM7:14 PM13h 44m
8 Sun5:29 AM7:15 PM13h 46m
9 Mon5:28 AM7:16 PM13h 48m
10 Tue5:27 AM7:17 PM13h 49m
11 Wed5:26 AM7:18 PM13h 51m
12 Thu5:26 AM7:19 PM13h 53m
13 Fri5:25 AM7:20 PM13h 54m
14 Sat5:24 AM7:21 PM13h 56m
15 Sun5:23 AM7:22 PM13h 58m
16 Mon5:23 AM7:23 PM13h 59m
17 Tue5:22 AM7:24 PM14h 01m
18 Wed5:22 AM7:25 PM14h 02m
19 Thu5:21 AM7:25 PM14h 04m
20 Fri5:21 AM7:26 PM14h 05m
21 Sat5:20 AM7:27 PM14h 07m
22 Sun5:20 AM7:28 PM14h 08m
23 Mon5:19 AM7:29 PM14h 10m
24 Tue5:19 AM7:30 PM14h 11m
25 Wed5:19 AM7:31 PM14h 12m
26 Thu5:18 AM7:32 PM14h 13m
27 Fri5:18 AM7:33 PM14h 15m
28 Sat5:18 AM7:34 PM14h 16m
29 Sun5:17 AM7:35 PM14h 17m
30 Mon5:17 AM7:36 PM14h 18m

Photos

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Swellendam today?
Sunrise in Swellendam today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 5:32 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Swellendam today?
Sunset today is at 7:11 PM, after 13h 39m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Swellendam tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:38 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:44 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Swellendam, South Africa?
The longest day of 2026 in Swellendam is Monday, December 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 25m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Swellendam, South Africa?
The shortest day of 2026 in Swellendam, Western Cape is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 53m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Swellendam get in summer than in winter?
Swellendam gets 4h 32m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 25m against 9h 53m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Swellendam?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Swellendam is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:17 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Swellendam?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:53 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Swellendam?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the sun down by 5:37 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Swellendam?
The latest sunrise is on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:42 AM.
Does Swellendam observe daylight saving time?
No. Swellendam stays on South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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