Sunrise & sunset times in Benoni, South Africa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:53 and sets at 17:31 in Benoni. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Benoni
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Golden hour in Benoni 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 Benoni when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Benoni (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Benoni’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:28 | 19:03 | 12:16 | 13h 35m |
| February | 05:51 | 18:49 | 12:20 | 12h 58m |
| March | 06:07 | 18:23 | 12:15 | 12h 15m |
| April | 06:22 | 17:50 | 12:06 | 11h 28m |
| May | 06:37 | 17:28 | 12:03 | 10h 50m |
| June | 06:51 | 17:22 | 12:07 | 10h 30m |
| July | 06:53 | 17:32 | 12:12 | 10h 38m |
| August | 06:35 | 17:47 | 12:11 | 11h 11m |
| September | 06:04 | 17:59 | 12:01 | 11h 55m |
| October | 05:31 | 18:13 | 11:52 | 12h 41m |
| November | 05:09 | 18:33 | 11:51 | 13h 23m |
| December | 05:08 | 18:54 | 12:01 | 13h 46m |
Solar year in Benoni (2026)
Day length in Benoni swings by 3h 17m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Benoni
Longest day in Benoni: 13h 39m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 21m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 30m.
Moon tonight in Benoni
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Benoni today?▼
The sun rises at 06:53 Africa/Johannesburg in Benoni, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Benoni today?▼
The sun sets at 17:31 Africa/Johannesburg in Benoni today.
How long is the day in Benoni today?▼
Daylight in Benoni today lasts 10 hours and 38 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Benoni?▼
The morning golden hour in Benoni runs from 06:28 to 07:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:57 to 17:56.
What is the timezone of Benoni?▼
Benoni uses the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Benoni?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Benoni is 21 December 2026, with 13h 47m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Benoni?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Benoni is 21 June 2026, with 10h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Benoni?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Benoni swings by 3h 17m.