Sunrise & sunset times in Windhoek, Namibia
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 18:57 in Windhoek. All times are shown in the Africa/Windhoek timezone.
Today in Windhoek
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Windhoek today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Windhoek when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Windhoek (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Windhoek’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:20 | 19:41 | 13:01 | 13h 21m |
| February | 06:40 | 19:30 | 13:05 | 12h 50m |
| March | 06:53 | 19:07 | 13:00 | 12h 13m |
| April | 07:04 | 18:38 | 12:51 | 11h 34m |
| May | 07:16 | 18:18 | 12:48 | 11h 02m |
| June | 07:29 | 18:14 | 12:52 | 10h 45m |
| July | 07:31 | 18:24 | 12:57 | 10h 52m |
| August | 07:16 | 18:36 | 12:56 | 11h 19m |
| September | 06:48 | 18:45 | 12:46 | 11h 57m |
| October | 06:19 | 18:55 | 12:37 | 12h 36m |
| November | 06:00 | 19:12 | 12:36 | 13h 11m |
| December | 06:01 | 19:32 | 12:46 | 13h 30m |
Solar year in Windhoek (2026)
Day length in Windhoek swings by 2h 46m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Windhoek
Longest day in Windhoek: 13h 23m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 37m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 37m.
Moon tonight in Windhoek
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Windhoek today?▼
The sun rises at 06:16 Africa/Windhoek in Windhoek, Namibia today.
What time is sunset in Windhoek today?▼
The sun sets at 18:57 Africa/Windhoek in Windhoek today.
How long is the day in Windhoek today?▼
Daylight in Windhoek today lasts 12 hours and 41 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Windhoek?▼
The morning golden hour in Windhoek runs from 05:53 to 06:46, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:27 to 19:20.
What is the timezone of Windhoek?▼
Windhoek uses the Africa/Windhoek timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Windhoek?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Windhoek is 21 December 2026, with 13h 31m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Windhoek?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Windhoek is 21 June 2026, with 10h 45m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Windhoek?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Windhoek swings by 2h 46m.
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