Sunrise & sunset times in Emalahleni, South Africa
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:24 and sets at 18:11 in Emalahleni. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Emalahleni
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Emalahleni (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Emalahleni’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:25 | 18:59 | 12:12 | 13h 34m |
| February | 05:48 | 18:45 | 12:17 | 12h 57m |
| March | 06:04 | 18:19 | 12:11 | 12h 15m |
| April | 06:18 | 17:47 | 12:03 | 11h 28m |
| May | 06:33 | 17:24 | 11:59 | 10h 51m |
| June | 06:47 | 17:19 | 12:03 | 10h 31m |
| July | 06:49 | 17:29 | 12:09 | 10h 40m |
| August | 06:31 | 17:43 | 12:07 | 11h 12m |
| September | 06:00 | 17:56 | 11:58 | 11h 55m |
| October | 05:28 | 18:09 | 11:48 | 12h 41m |
| November | 05:06 | 18:29 | 11:47 | 13h 22m |
| December | 05:05 | 18:50 | 11:58 | 13h 44m |
Solar year in Emalahleni (2026)
Day length in Emalahleni swings by 3h 14m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Emalahleni
Longest day in Emalahleni: 13h 37m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 23m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 43m.
Moon tonight in Emalahleni
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 Emalahleni today?▼
The sun rises at 05:24 Africa/Johannesburg in Emalahleni, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Emalahleni today?▼
The sun sets at 18:11 Africa/Johannesburg in Emalahleni today.
How long is the day in Emalahleni today?▼
Daylight in Emalahleni today lasts 12 hours and 46 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Emalahleni?▼
The morning golden hour in Emalahleni runs from 05:01 to 05:55, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:40 to 18:35.
What is the timezone of Emalahleni?▼
Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Emalahleni is 21 December 2026, with 13h 46m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Emalahleni?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Emalahleni is 21 June 2026, with 10h 31m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Emalahleni?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Emalahleni swings by 3h 14m.
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