Sunrise & sunset times in Brakpan, South Africa
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:27 and sets at 18:15 in Brakpan. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Brakpan
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Golden hour in Brakpan 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 Brakpan when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Brakpan (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Brakpan’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:27 | 19:03 | 12:15 | 13h 35m |
| February | 05:51 | 18:49 | 12:20 | 12h 58m |
| March | 06:07 | 18:22 | 12:15 | 12h 15m |
| April | 06:22 | 17:50 | 12:06 | 11h 28m |
| May | 06:37 | 17:27 | 12:02 | 10h 50m |
| June | 06:51 | 17:22 | 12:07 | 10h 30m |
| July | 06:53 | 17:31 | 12:12 | 10h 38m |
| August | 06:35 | 17:46 | 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 24m |
| December | 05:08 | 18:54 | 12:01 | 13h 46m |
Solar year in Brakpan (2026)
Day length in Brakpan swings by 3h 18m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Brakpan
Longest day in Brakpan: 13h 39m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 21m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 44m.
Moon tonight in Brakpan
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 Brakpan today?▼
The sun rises at 05:27 Africa/Johannesburg in Brakpan, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Brakpan today?▼
The sun sets at 18:15 Africa/Johannesburg in Brakpan today.
How long is the day in Brakpan today?▼
Daylight in Brakpan today lasts 12 hours and 47 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Brakpan?▼
The morning golden hour in Brakpan runs from 05:04 to 05:58, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:44 to 18:39.
What is the timezone of Brakpan?▼
Brakpan 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 Brakpan?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Brakpan is 21 December 2026, with 13h 47m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Brakpan?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Brakpan is 21 June 2026, with 10h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Brakpan?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Brakpan swings by 3h 18m.
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