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What time is sunrise and sunset in Wellington?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:00 AM
101° EDawn 5:35 AM

Sunrise in Wellington was at 6:00:55 AM GMT+2 (5h 26m ago).

Sunset
6:59 PM
259° WSWDusk 7:24 PM

Sunset in Wellington will be at 6:59:08 PM GMT+2 (in 7h 33m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 6:23 PM

Daylight
12h 58m
Darkness
8h 12m
Solar noon
12:29 PM
Sun altitude
61.0°
Sun direction
34° NE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:59 AM
102° ESEDawn 5:34 AM

Sunrise in Wellington will be at 5:59:40 AM GMT+2 (in 18h 33m).

Sunset
6:59 PM
258° WSWDusk 7:25 PM

Sunset in Wellington will be at 6:59:56 PM GMT+2 (in 31h 33m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Wellington

Waxing Crescent
21% illuminated
Moonrise
8:40 AM
Moonset
11:54 PM

Calendar

South Africa Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:19 AM6:48 PM12h 29m
2 Fri6:17 AM6:49 PM12h 31m
3 Sat6:16 AM6:49 PM12h 33m
4 Sun6:15 AM6:50 PM12h 35m
5 Mon6:13 AM6:51 PM12h 37m
6 Tue6:12 AM6:52 PM12h 39m
7 Wed6:11 AM6:52 PM12h 41m
8 Thu6:09 AM6:53 PM12h 43m
9 Fri6:08 AM6:54 PM12h 45m
10 Sat6:07 AM6:55 PM12h 47m
11 Sun6:05 AM6:55 PM12h 50m
12 Mon6:04 AM6:56 PM12h 52m
13 Tue6:03 AM6:57 PM12h 54m
14 Wed6:02 AM6:58 PM12h 56m
15 Thu6:00 AM6:59 PM12h 58m
Thursday, October 15
12h 58m 13s of daylight·+2m 3s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:35 AM – 7:24 PM
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Time
11:26 AM
Altitude
61.0°
Heading
34° NE
Light
Daylight

11:26 AM, Daylight, altitude 61.0 degrees

16 Fri5:59 AM6:59 PM13h 00m
17 Sat5:58 AM7:00 PM13h 02m
18 Sun5:57 AM7:01 PM13h 04m
19 Mon5:56 AM7:02 PM13h 06m
20 Tue5:54 AM7:03 PM13h 08m
21 Wed5:53 AM7:04 PM13h 10m
22 Thu5:52 AM7:04 PM13h 12m
23 Fri5:51 AM7:05 PM13h 14m
24 Sat5:50 AM7:06 PM13h 16m
25 Sun5:49 AM7:07 PM13h 18m
26 Mon5:48 AM7:08 PM13h 20m
27 Tue5:46 AM7:09 PM13h 22m
28 Wed5:45 AM7:10 PM13h 24m
29 Thu5:44 AM7:10 PM13h 26m
30 Fri5:43 AM7:11 PM13h 27m
31 Sat5:42 AM7:12 PM13h 29m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Wellington from Flickr.

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Wellington today?
Sunrise in Wellington today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:00 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Wellington today?
Sunset today is at 6:59 PM, after 12h 58m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Wellington tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:24 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:25 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Wellington, South Africa?
The longest day of 2026 in Wellington is Monday, December 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 23m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Wellington, South Africa?
The shortest day of 2026 in Wellington, Western Cape is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 55m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Wellington get in summer than in winter?
Wellington gets 4h 28m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 23m against 9h 55m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Wellington?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Wellington is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:26 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Wellington?
The latest sunset is on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:58 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Wellington?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the sun down by 5:42 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Wellington?
The latest sunrise is on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:49 AM.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
No. Wellington stays on South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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