Sunrise & sunset times in Durban, South Africa
On Friday 1 May 2026, the sun rises at 06:24 and sets at 17:21 in Durban. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
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Sunrise
06:24
Az 73°
Sunset
17:21
Az 287°
Solar noon11:52
Day length10h 56m
−1m 30s vs. yesterday
Twilight▼
Civil dawn05:59
Nautical dawn05:31
Astronomical dawn05:03
Civil dusk17:45
Nautical dusk18:14
Astronomical dusk18:42
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour (morning)05:59 – 06:57
Golden hour (evening)16:47 – 17:45
Blue hour (morning)05:59 – 06:09
Blue hour (evening)17:36 – 17:45
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 |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Durban today?▼
The sun rises at 06:24 Africa/Johannesburg in Durban, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Durban today?▼
The sun sets at 17:21 Africa/Johannesburg in Durban today.
How long is the day in Durban today?▼
Daylight in Durban today lasts 10 hours and 56 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Durban?▼
The morning golden hour in Durban runs from 05:59 to 06:57, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:47 to 17:45.
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.