Sunrise & sunset times in Gqeberha, South Africa
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:34 and sets at 18:00 in Gqeberha. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Gqeberha
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Golden hour in Gqeberha 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 Gqeberha when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Gqeberha (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Gqeberha’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:21 | 19:31 | 12:26 | 14h 09m |
| February | 05:52 | 19:10 | 12:31 | 13h 17m |
| March | 06:16 | 18:35 | 12:26 | 12h 18m |
| April | 06:40 | 17:54 | 12:17 | 11h 14m |
| May | 07:02 | 17:24 | 12:13 | 10h 21m |
| June | 07:20 | 17:15 | 12:18 | 9h 54m |
| July | 07:20 | 17:26 | 12:23 | 10h 05m |
| August | 06:56 | 17:47 | 12:22 | 10h 51m |
| September | 06:17 | 18:09 | 12:12 | 11h 52m |
| October | 05:36 | 18:31 | 12:03 | 12h 54m |
| November | 05:05 | 18:58 | 12:02 | 13h 53m |
| December | 05:00 | 19:24 | 12:12 | 14h 24m |
Solar year in Gqeberha (2026)
Day length in Gqeberha swings by 4h 32m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Gqeberha
Longest day in Gqeberha: 14h 16m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 44m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 20m.
Moon tonight in Gqeberha
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Gqeberha today?▼
The sun rises at 06:34 Africa/Johannesburg in Gqeberha, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Gqeberha today?▼
The sun sets at 18:00 Africa/Johannesburg in Gqeberha today.
How long is the day in Gqeberha today?▼
Daylight in Gqeberha today lasts 11 hours and 25 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gqeberha?▼
The morning golden hour in Gqeberha runs from 06:09 to 07:08, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:26 to 18:25.
What is the timezone of Gqeberha?▼
Gqeberha 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 Gqeberha?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Gqeberha is 21 December 2026, with 14h 25m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Gqeberha?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Gqeberha is 21 June 2026, with 9h 53m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Gqeberha?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Gqeberha swings by 4h 32m.