Sunrise & sunset times in East London, South Africa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 07:09 and sets at 17:18 in East London. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in East London
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in East London 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 East London when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in East London (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at East London’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:15 | 19:20 | 12:17 | 14h 05m |
| February | 05:44 | 18:59 | 12:22 | 13h 15m |
| March | 06:07 | 18:26 | 12:17 | 12h 18m |
| April | 06:30 | 17:46 | 12:08 | 11h 16m |
| May | 06:51 | 17:17 | 12:04 | 10h 25m |
| June | 07:09 | 17:08 | 12:08 | 9h 58m |
| July | 07:09 | 17:19 | 12:14 | 10h 10m |
| August | 06:46 | 17:39 | 12:12 | 10h 53m |
| September | 06:07 | 18:00 | 12:03 | 11h 52m |
| October | 05:27 | 18:20 | 11:54 | 12h 53m |
| November | 04:58 | 18:47 | 11:52 | 13h 49m |
| December | 04:53 | 19:13 | 12:03 | 14h 19m |
Solar year in East London (2026)
Day length in East London swings by 4h 22m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in East London
Longest day in East London: 14h 11m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 49m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h.
Moon tonight in East London
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 East London today?▼
The sun rises at 07:09 Africa/Johannesburg in East London, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in East London today?▼
The sun sets at 17:18 Africa/Johannesburg in East London today.
How long is the day in East London today?▼
Daylight in East London today lasts 10 hours and 9 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in East London?▼
The morning golden hour in East London runs from 06:42 to 07:46, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:42 to 17:45.
What is the timezone of East London?▼
East London 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 East London?▼
The longest day of 2026 in East London is 21 December 2026, with 14h 20m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in East London?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in East London is 21 June 2026, with 9h 58m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in East London?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in East London swings by 4h 22m.