Sunrise & sunset times in Bloemfontein, South Africa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 07:08 and sets at 17:34 in Bloemfontein. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Bloemfontein
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Golden hour in Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Bloemfontein (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Bloemfontein’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:30 | 19:18 | 12:24 | 13h 47m |
| February | 05:56 | 19:01 | 12:29 | 13h 05m |
| March | 06:15 | 18:32 | 12:24 | 12h 16m |
| April | 06:33 | 17:56 | 12:15 | 11h 23m |
| May | 06:51 | 17:31 | 12:11 | 10h 40m |
| June | 07:06 | 17:24 | 12:15 | 10h 17m |
| July | 07:07 | 17:34 | 12:21 | 10h 27m |
| August | 06:47 | 17:51 | 12:19 | 11h 04m |
| September | 06:13 | 18:07 | 12:10 | 11h 54m |
| October | 05:38 | 18:24 | 12:00 | 12h 46m |
| November | 05:12 | 18:47 | 11:59 | 13h 34m |
| December | 05:10 | 19:10 | 12:10 | 13h 59m |
Solar year in Bloemfontein (2026)
Day length in Bloemfontein swings by 3h 44m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Bloemfontein
Longest day in Bloemfontein: 13h 52m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 8m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 18m.
Moon tonight in Bloemfontein
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 Bloemfontein today?▼
The sun rises at 07:08 Africa/Johannesburg in Bloemfontein, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Bloemfontein today?▼
The sun sets at 17:34 Africa/Johannesburg in Bloemfontein today.
How long is the day in Bloemfontein today?▼
Daylight in Bloemfontein today lasts 10 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bloemfontein?▼
The morning golden hour in Bloemfontein runs from 06:42 to 07:43, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:59 to 17:59.
What is the timezone of Bloemfontein?▼
Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Bloemfontein is 21 December 2026, with 14h 01m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bloemfontein?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Bloemfontein is 21 June 2026, with 10h 17m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Bloemfontein?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Bloemfontein swings by 3h 44m.