Sunrise & sunset times in Boksburg, South Africa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:53 and sets at 17:31 in Boksburg. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Boksburg
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Boksburg 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 Boksburg when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Boksburg (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Boksburg’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:28 | 19:04 | 12:16 | 13h 35m |
| February | 05:51 | 18:49 | 12:21 | 12h 58m |
| March | 06:07 | 18:23 | 12:15 | 12h 15m |
| April | 06:22 | 17:50 | 12:06 | 11h 28m |
| May | 06:38 | 17:28 | 12:03 | 10h 50m |
| June | 06:52 | 17:22 | 12:07 | 10h 30m |
| July | 06:53 | 17:32 | 12:12 | 10h 38m |
| August | 06:36 | 17:47 | 12:11 | 11h 11m |
| September | 06:04 | 18:00 | 12:02 | 11h 55m |
| October | 05:32 | 18:13 | 11:52 | 12h 41m |
| November | 05:09 | 18:33 | 11:51 | 13h 24m |
| December | 05:08 | 18:55 | 12:02 | 13h 46m |
Solar year in Boksburg (2026)
Day length in Boksburg swings by 3h 17m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Boksburg
Longest day in Boksburg: 13h 39m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 21m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 30m.
Moon tonight in Boksburg
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 Boksburg today?▼
The sun rises at 06:53 Africa/Johannesburg in Boksburg, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Boksburg today?▼
The sun sets at 17:31 Africa/Johannesburg in Boksburg today.
How long is the day in Boksburg today?▼
Daylight in Boksburg today lasts 10 hours and 38 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Boksburg?▼
The morning golden hour in Boksburg runs from 06:28 to 07:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:58 to 17:56.
What is the timezone of Boksburg?▼
Boksburg 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 Boksburg?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Boksburg is 21 December 2026, with 13h 47m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Boksburg?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Boksburg is 21 June 2026, with 10h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Boksburg?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Boksburg swings by 3h 17m.