Sunrise & sunset times in Durban, South Africa
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:48 and sets at 17:03 in Durban. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Durban
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Durban 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 Durban when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Durban (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Durban’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:09 | 19:00 | 12:05 | 13h 50m |
| February | 05:36 | 18:43 | 12:09 | 13h 06m |
| March | 05:56 | 18:13 | 12:04 | 12h 16m |
| April | 06:14 | 17:36 | 11:55 | 11h 21m |
| May | 06:33 | 17:10 | 11:52 | 10h 37m |
| June | 06:49 | 17:03 | 11:56 | 10h 14m |
| July | 06:49 | 17:13 | 12:01 | 10h 23m |
| August | 06:29 | 17:31 | 12:00 | 11h 02m |
| September | 05:54 | 17:48 | 11:51 | 11h 53m |
| October | 05:18 | 18:05 | 11:41 | 12h 47m |
| November | 04:52 | 18:29 | 11:40 | 13h 37m |
| December | 04:49 | 18:52 | 11:50 | 14h 03m |
Solar year in Durban (2026)
Day length in Durban swings by 3h 51m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Durban
Longest day in Durban: 13h 55m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 5m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 6m.
Moon tonight in Durban
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 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 Durban today?▼
The sun rises at 06:48 Africa/Johannesburg in Durban, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Durban today?▼
The sun sets at 17:03 Africa/Johannesburg in Durban today.
How long is the day in Durban today?▼
Daylight in Durban today lasts 10 hours and 14 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Durban?▼
The morning golden hour in Durban runs from 06:22 to 07:24, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:27 to 17:29.
What is the timezone of Durban?▼
Durban 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 Durban?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Durban is 21 December 2026, with 14h 04m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Durban?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Durban is 21 June 2026, with 10h 13m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Durban?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Durban swings by 3h 51m.